Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Jim Barry
Label Name:
 
The Armagh
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Clare Valley, South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.2%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: James Suckling 99; Wine Advocate (Robert Parker/Joe Czerwinski) 97; Falstaff 97; Vinous 96; Wine Spectator 96. Langton's Classification: 'Exceptional'

Tasting Note
Opulent black and blue fruits (blackberry, plum), liquorice and dark chocolate with spicy oak, graphite and violet notes. Full-bodied, mouth-filling palate with ripe, fine-grained tannins, fresh mineral lift and a long, spicy, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, charcuterie, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi, galbi), Sichuan-style beef, Malaysian beef rendang, char siu, spicy lamb curry, rich noodle dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested from the single-vineyard Armagh block; submerged-cap fermentation at ~18–22°C with extended maceration; matured 14–20 months in 300L hogsheads (predominantly French oak, some American), bottled under screwcap.

Vineyard Info
Flagship single-vineyard Shiraz planted by Jim Barry in 1968 (c.3.3 ha) in Armagh, Clare Valley. Small yields from old vines; The Armagh is Langton's 'Exceptional' classified and Jim Barry's premier age-worthy wine.