Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Jim Barry
Label Name:
 
The Armagh- Aged Release
Vintage:
 
2008
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Clare Valley, South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz
Method:
 
Hand-harvested single-vineyard Shiraz from Armagh; fermented traditionally and matured ~14 months in French and American oak (high % new oak; barriques). Minimal intervention winemaking, bottled under cork.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Dense blackberry, plum and dark chocolate with mocha, graphite and menthol lift. Full-bodied, viscous palate with firm, dusty/chewy tannins, lively acidity and a long, spicy, mineral finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Grilled rib‑eye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar; Asian: Korean BBQ, Szechuan beef, Peking duck, char siu pork, rich Malaysian or Cantonese braised dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Armagh vineyard established by Jim Barry (planted late 1960s). Small, low-yield sandy-gravel site in Clare Valley producing concentrated Shiraz for the estate flagship.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Widely lauded by critics and merchants: James Suckling ~96 (vintage reviews), World of Fine Wine/critics range 92–96; retailer listings/collectors report scores in mid‑90s and strong aging potential (cellar 2025–2035+)