The 2022 Henschke Henry’s Seven Shiraz Grenache Viognier wine has attractive aromas of spiced plum, red currant and blue and black berry fruits are met with floral nuances of violets and black pepper spice. The round, supple palate is filled with juicy blue and red fruits, spiced plum, liquorice and notes of crushed tarragon, with beautifully textured svelte tannins and a long, peppery finish. This Henry’s Seven Shiraz Grenache Viognier wine has deep crimson with ruby hues.
The 2018 Henschke Keyneton Euphonium Shiraz Cabernet Merlot wine is from the Eden and Barossa Valleys. This Keyneton Euphonium wine is blended with cabernet sauvignon, merlot and cabernet franc from selected vineyards in both regions.
This Henschke Keyneton Euphonium Shiraz Cabernet Merlot wine has a very deep crimson with red hue. Alluring and spicy aromas of red currant, Satsuma plum, red liquorice and black pepper with herbaceous layers of bramble, sage and rosemary. Concentrated and elegant flavours of succulent red currant and blue berry fruits are balanced with black pepper and a hint of violet florals, while a clean line of acidity and fine-grained tannins add length and texture.
The Hill-Smith Estate Eden Valley Chardonnay has a pale good with tingers of green hues. On the nose, smoky wild yeast complexity and subtle notes of struck flint interwine with aromas of white nectarine, grilled cashews and citrus blossom. This Chardonnay is full flavoured and textural on the palate, with creamy white nougat, citrus zest and ripe quince and melon flavours. The richness is held in check by a restrained grapefruit acidity and a savoury finish.
In the glass this 2019 Jim Barry Annabelle’s Rose shows a pale pink hue. The nose opens with lifted notes of fresh red summer fruits and rose florals. The palate displays a generous burst of raspberry flavour with lashings of florals and a touch of savoury spice. A refreshing line of acidity complements the red berry flavours. The rose wine finishes with savoury spice and a fine, chalky texture.
A Rosé wine to be enjoyed now but will reward cellaring for five years.
This 2015 Jim Barry Benbournie Cabernet Sauvignon is a deep crimson red in the glass. Intensely aromatic with a mix of dark vine fruits, dark chocolate, fresh garden herbs, cedar oak and a touch of earth. The palate is flooded with generous dark berry flavours with savoury notes of earth, clove and cedar. Very fine, mineralic tannin lends length and style to a wine of great presence and persistence. The Benbournie has been created to be enjoyed upon release after a period of long term cellaring (under correct conditions) to enhance the wine’s qualities. 14% Alcohol.
The 2021 Jim Barry Bros Shiraz wine is fruit driven and intensely flavoured blend brimming with red and black fruits combined with a touch of chocolate and spicy eucalyptus on the finish. This Jim Barry Bros Shiraz wine is juicy and vibrant blend with aromas of raspberry, blackberry and cherry lifted by notes of violets and sweet spice. Bright, lively and brimming with red fruits on the palate, this easy drinking wine is framed by soft, fine grained tannins through to a touch of spice on the finish.
The 2020 Jim Barry Bros Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon wine is juicy and vibrant with aromas of blue black fruits with lifts of violet florals and spicy highlights. The palate is lively and bright with a burst of red fruits and a dark fruited drive. This Jim Barry Bros Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon has blue black fruits with lifts of violet florals and spicy highlights.
This Jim Barry Bros Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon is a great match for chicken in a creamy and tarragon sauce.
The 2017 Jim Barry Single Vineyard Shiraz bright wine on the nose, with bramble, purple fruits, spice and a violet floral trim. A commanding entry on the palate, with concentrated brambles and plums, deep woven spice, pretty floral detailing and a super fine but chewy tannin profile. This Jim Barry Single Vineyard Shiraz wine has a long and firm finish.
Located in the Clare Valley region of Australia, the Jim Barry wine label was established during 1959 by Jim Barry. The wines produced by him were known for their unique character and flavour. When he started making wines in this region, he was the first qualified person to do so. His wines were mostly made from varietals such as Riesling, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, his family members have taken over this brand.
The authentic and beautifully concentrated 2018 Jim Barry Armagh Shiraz, is a powerfully-compressed wine that explodes with aroma and flavour. This Jim Barry The Armagh Shiraz wine intense, plush and generous, the oak is hidden behind curtains of deep, ripe, intense fruit and extraordinarily fine, structured tannins.
The vineyard is hand-harvested, with several passes, to achieve optimum ripeness and flavour profile. Vinification takes place in two-tonne, open-top fermenters with heading-down boards. Regular rack-and-return and pump-overs take place to optimise extraction of colour and flavour; in some vintages post-ferment maceration may be an option. At completion of fermentation the wine is pressed off and matured in a combination of new and old French and American oak hogsheads for 13 to 19 months.
“My pick of the recently bottled vintages, the 2016 The Armagh Shiraz shows a bit more obvious oak (simply because of its youth) but also a wonderful taut tension between ripeness and acidity. The fruit here is a bit redder in profile, leaning more toward raspberries than blackberries, while still being fully ripe. Full-bodied and supple, it finishes cedary, intense and long, adding in complex, lingering spice notes.”
97 points, Wine Advocate
The Jim Barry The Lodge Hill Riesling 2016 is delicately poised with mouth watering acidity balanced with lime juiciness and lifted orange blossom florals. The palate has great presence with a fine chalkiness leading into a persistent finish.
The 2021 Jim Barry The Lodge Hill Shiraz wine is from the Clare Valley in South Australia. This Jim Barry The Lodge Hill Shiraz is a full bodied yet elegant Shiraz. Mulberry, raspberry, coffee, bramble and chocolate with ripe tannins. A great example of modern Australian shiraz from the picturesque Clare Valley.
Unlike some blockbusters of yesteryear, this is a fragrant, medium-bodied shiraz of lovely varietal purity. This Shiraz has aromas of floral, herbal and spicy, with a generous core of ripe berry fruit on nose and palate. Texture is silky and fine with lingering flavours backed by balanced, easy tannins.
The 2020 Jim Barry The McRae Wood Shiraz wine has a dark, inky red hue. This Jim Barry The McRae Wood Shiraz shows lifted notes of blackberry and blueberry briary fruits, licorice, perfumed- violets, and a lick of toasty vanillin oak. The palate is restrained in its youth, whilst having the concentration and depth the McRae Wood is famous for.
Vibrant dark forest fruits of blackberry and plum are complemented by a rich streak of earthy goodness. This McRae Wood Shiraz wine shows a generous girth with rich fruit cake fruits, cherry, and blackberry supported with balanced acidity and complex, delicate grained tannins.
The 2022 Watervale Riesling has all the hallmarks of a classic Clare Valley Riesling; with fresh cut citrus, lemon grass, yellow peach and white florals on the nose. This Jim Barry Riesling has a firm acid drive, with an abundance of citrus, white peach, honey dew melons, gooseberries and a fresh lime finish.
South Australia’s Clare Valley, besides being one of Australia’s prettiest wine regions, is ground-zero for Riesling and a large selection of the countries finest examples. Approximately 120km north of Adelaide, the Clare Valley boasts a great diversity of soil types and a number of famous sub-regions along its length such as Polish Hill River, Watervale, Leasingham, Sevenhill and the Skillogalee Valley.
The 2020 John Duval Entity Shiraz wine is from old vines in five districts, fermented with submerged cap, matured in French oak (32% new) for 15 months. Complex and rich from the first whiff, it doesn’t waste a single berry of this great vintage. So much power, such elegance. The John Duval Shiraz wine is from the producing world class Shiraz from exceptional Barossa vineyards.
The John Duval Plexus Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2017 is vibrant, with blackberry, blueberry and spiced plum flavors that are fresh, plump and generous at the core. Impressively elegant and seamless, featuring fresh earth, spice and floral notes that linger effortlessly alongside fine-grained tannins. Shiraz, Grenache and Mourvèdre.
This Plexus Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre wine is a blend of 51% Shiraz, 32% Grenache and 17% Mourvèdre, Duval’s 2017 Plexus is marked by 15 months in French oak.
The Kangaroo Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon wine has dark aromas of blackcurrant, herbal edge and chocolatey undertones. With hints of blackberry on the nose, this red wine is typical of great Australian Cabernet. This Kangaroo Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon wine has full, ripe fruit, well integrated oak and soft tannins which result in a soft, well rounded palate.
The Kangaroo Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon wine is from the sunny vineyard regions of South Eastern Australia. The majestic landscape that surrounds our carefully selected vineyards provides an ideal environment for producing high quality classic Australian wines.
The Kangaroo Ridge is a family owned company. The Geber family continue a tradition of fine winemaking spanning three generations. South Eastern Australia covers basically all of Australias wine regions except Western Australia.
