Jim Barry Wines The McRae Wood Clare Valley Shiraz 2021

Jim Barry Wines The McRae Wood Shiraz 2021 – Clare Valley, South Australia

Experience the elegance and depth of one of Australia’s most iconic Shiraz wines. The Jim Barry Wines The McRae Wood Shiraz 2021 is a premium Clare Valley Shiraz, showcasing concentrated dark-berried fruits, layered complexity, and a soft, velvety texture that enhances its lengthy finish. Perfect for collectors and enthusiasts looking to buy premium Australian Shiraz online in the UK.

Overview

• Winemaker: Peter Barry & Tom Barry

• Region: South Australia

• Subregion: Clare Valley

• Country: Australia

• Alcohol: 14.2%

• Residual Sugar: 0.4 g/L

• Vegan Friendly: No

• Contains Sulphites: Yes

• Closure: Screwcap

• Case Unit: 6 x 75CL

About Jim Barry Wines

Jim Barry is a household name in Australian wine. Since founding Jim Barry Wines in 1959, the family-owned winery has set the benchmark for world-class Clare Valley wines. Jim Barry, the first qualified winemaker in the region, laid the foundation for excellence, particularly in Riesling and Shiraz. Today, his legacy continues under the stewardship of Peter Barry, with the next generation—Tom, Sam, and Olivia Barry—carrying forward the family tradition. Voted ‘2020 Winery of the Year’ by Halliday Wine Companion, Jim Barry Wines produces some of Australia’s most celebrated and award-winning Shiraz and Riesling.

Vineyard

The McRae Wood vineyard, purchased in 1964, spans 28 hectares of prime Clare Valley land. Planted predominantly with Shiraz, the vineyard features grey sandy topsoil over clay subsoil. A single-cordon vine training method ensures even canopies and optimal shade. The Clare Valley’s high diurnal temperature range allows grapes to retain vibrant acidity, resulting in an elegant, complex Shiraz.

Winemaking

This 2021 Shiraz is a blend of 96% Shiraz, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 1% Malbec. Grapes were destemmed, crushed, and fermented in stainless steel with gentle skin submersion to extract colour, flavour, and tannin. After malolactic conversion in the tank, the wine matured in French oak barrels for 12 months, creating a wine with depth, balance, and refined structure.