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Jim Barry Wines McKays Single Vineyard Clare Valley Riesling 2021
£152.75
Current Price (inc. Tax)
6 bottle(s) at £25.46 per bottle.
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QAHD5444621A
Jim Barry Wines McKays Single Vineyard Clare Valley Riesling 2021
- Grapes Riesling 100%
- Country Australia
- Region Clare Valley
- Abv 12 %
- ResidualSugar: 2
Contains Sulphites: Yes
Vegetarian/Vegan: No/No
Milk/Eggs: Yes/No
Organic: No
Biodynamic: No - Case size 6 / 75cl
- Floral aromas of pink grapefruit, lime and a lift of tropical guava lead to a generous yet precise palate with a light, creamy texture and a lively, mineral finish. Notes of lime cordial, pink grapefruit, lemon rind, and floral notes. This is a powerful and concentrated wine with a great depth of flavour. It has a silky acid profile that gives focus, line, and length.
The Clare Valley is a series of undulating hills within the higher ranges of the grape-growing area. Vine aspect and row orientation is as critical as soil type in terms of the suitability of a vineyard site for a particular variety. Distinct parcels of fruit are selected to make wines that reflect the vineyard from which the grapes are grown. This Riesling was sourced from the McKay vineyard in Watervale. South or east-facing slopes are best suited for Riesling as they are shielded from the hot northerly winds that can occur during summer and receive the cooler morning sun. The soil in the McKay vineyard is clay over limestone, which is free-draining. The Clare Valley climate is continental, with a high diurnal temperature difference with clear skies. The cool nights lead to preserving crisp natural acidity and delicate flavours.
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Brand | Jim Barry Wines |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Bottles Per Case | 6 |
| Bottle Size | 75 |
| 2 cases 10% off | No |
| Winery | Certain names resonate strongly within Australian wine history, and Jim Barry is one of them. Jim Barry’s drive helped shape South Australia’s Clare Valley as a benchmark producer of world class Riesling and cemented it as one of Australia’s premier wine regions. Jim was the first qualified winemaker in the Clare Valley, graduating with a degree in oenology from the prestigious Roseworthy Agricultural College in 1947. Founded in 1959, Jim Barry Wines is still family-owned, with three generations of Roseworthy graduates. Jim’s son Peter became managing director in 1985, and today, Peter’s children, Sam and Olivia, are the winemakers, commercial managers and brand ambassadors, respectively. Voted ‘2020 Winery of the Year' at the Halliday Wine Companion Awards, they produce highly acclaimed and award-winning wines. |
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