Jim Barry The Armagh Shiraz

INTRODUCTION Jim Barry The Armagh Shiraz, from the picturesque Clare Valley, on Ngadjury Land, is one of Australia’s most important red wines. Its history and reputation are deeply connected to the post-war development of South Australia’s modern wine industry. Its Exceptional rating in auction house Langton’s Classification of Australian Wine highlights The Armagh’s “Grand Cru” reputation and track record for cellaring. This reference claret-style wine is renowned for its powerfully expressive aromas, chocolaty richness and sinuous structure. With some years of bottle age, the elements fold in together and develop a superb inky density and vigour. Vineyard provenance, history, family ambition and generosity underpin its authenticity and appeal. The Armagh sits somewhere between the vigorous, elegantly structured and sinewy Wendouree Shiraz and the chocolaty richness of Penfolds Grange. While not barrel fermented, the plush fruit and supple richness of The Armagh is well suited to the shock of tannin (a characteristic of Clare Valley Shiraz). The opulent and muscular shiraz fruit is the driving force and the consistent theme across vintages. The tannins preserve and command, while the fruit has a luxurious density and richness. The track record of vintages show that the wines have excellent aging potential and longevity.