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Jim Barry Wines The McRae Wood Clare Valley Shiraz 2016
£223.48
Current Price (inc. Tax)
6 bottle(s) at £37.25 per bottle.
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SKU
AHD5445116A
Jim Barry Wines The McRae Wood Clare Valley Shiraz 2016
- Grapes Shiraz 96%, Cabernet Sauvignon 3%, Malbec 1%
- Country Australia
- Region Clare Valley
- Abv 14 %
- Body Value: D (A is light, E is full-bodied)
Residual Sugar: 0.4
Contains Sulphites: Yes
Vegetarian/Vegan: Yes/No
Milk/Eggs: No/Yes
Organic: No
Biodynamic: No - Case size 6 / 75cl
- Lifted aromas of blackberry, blueberry briary fruits, and perfumed violets are complemented by a lick of toasty vanillin oak. The palate is restrained in its youth but delivers depth and concentration with dark forest fruits, rich fruitcakes, and a streak of earthy goodness. A wine of fantastic drive and complexity, the delicate-grained tannins enhance the lengthy finish.
- Awards
Silver, IWC, 2022
The grapes were destemmed and crushed before being fermented in stainless steel fermenters with heading down boards, which submerged the skins in the fermenting must. This moderated the temperature of the 'cap' while gently extracting colour, flavour and tannins. Pump-overs were conducted twice a day with a rack and return once per day. Fermentation lasted for between seven to 10 days before being pressed. Malolactic conversion took place in tank before the wine was racked to French oak where it was matured for 12 months.
Intense aromas of plum, cherry and dark berried fruits are complemented by black olive, spice and charry oak. The palate is restrained in its youth, but delivers depth and concentration of fruit flavour. A wine of fantastic drive and complexity, the soft, integrated tannins enhance the lengthy finish.
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Brand | Jim Barry Wines |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Bottles Per Case | 6 |
| Bottle Size | 75 |
| 2 cases 10% off | No |
| Winery | In 1964, Jim purchased 28 hectares of prime land from Duncan McRae Wood and planted his first vineyard with Shiraz. It was an inspired choice of both grape variety and location. The vineyard is characterised by grey sandy topsoil over a clay subsoil. The vines are trained on a single cordon to promote an even canopy and provide optimal shade. The Clare Valley has a high diurnal temperature difference, the cool nights allow the vines to retain balancing acidity, producing an elegant style of Shiraz. |
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