COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
PRODUCER
Jim Barry Wines
REGION
South Australia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Jim Barry McRae Wood Shiraz is a red wine from the Clare Valley, South Australia. It pays tribute to the winery's founder, Jim Barry, who established his first Shiraz vineyard on land acquired from Duncan McRae Wood in 1964. The wine was first introduced in 1992 as a response to the demand for the limited-production 'The Armagh' Shiraz. Jim Barry Wines, founded in 1959, is a multi-generational family winery recognized for its contributions to Australian winemaking, particularly in the Clare Valley.
ALCOHOL
14.2%
AVG. PRICE
€50
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after Duncan McRae Wood, from whom Jim Barry purchased land in 1964.
Fact 02
First released in 1992 to meet demand for Jim Barry's highly sought-after 'The Armagh' Shiraz.
Fact 03
Fruit is declassified from 'The Armagh' vineyard, blended with other family parcels.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Jim Barry McRae Wood Shiraz is produced using grapes sourced from various vineyards across the Clare Valley. Fermentation is conducted in open tanks. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes maturation for 12 months in French oak, with 20% of the oak being new. The blend incorporates fruit declassified from 'The Armagh' vineyard and other special parcels from the family's estates.
