Jim Barry Watervale Shiraz – A youthful and vibrant Shiraz with aromatic blue and black fruits interwoven with hints of black pepper, violet and lifted spice. The palate is deliciously bright and fresh, with
great structure and seamlessly integrated oak.
A youthful and vibrant Shiraz with aromatic blue and black fruits interwoven with hints of black pepper and lifted spice. Abundant blue and blackberry flavours with subtle violet undertones
and seamless integrated oak. The palate is deliciously bright and fresh, with great structure and layered detail.
Vineyard
The Watervale Shiraz is sourced exclusively from three Jim Barry estate vineyards: Morrison’s, McKay’s and Parish, all of which are located in the renowned Watervale
sub-region of the Clare Valley. Set on classic red loam over limestone soils, these sites produce Shiraz with bright, lifted fruit, vibrant acidity and fine, supple tannins. With an
average vine age of 25-30 years, the resulting wine shows depth, purity and the distinctive elegance of Watervale terroir. Jim Barry Wines has a long-standing
commitment to sustainability. Sustainable practices and initiatives have become integral to the grape growing processes at the estate, highlighting the family’s
dedication to preserving the environment and producing exceptional wines with a minimal ecological footprint.
Certain names resonate strongly within Australian wine history and Jim Barry is one of them. It was Jim Barry’s drive that 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 Tom, Sam and Olivia are the winemaker, commercial manager and brand ambassador respectively. Voted ‘2020 Winery of the Year’ at the Halliday Wine Companion Awards they produce highly acclaimed and award-winning wines.
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. Shiraz is suited to upper slopes with northerly or western aspects. The vines are trained on a single cordon with a rod and spur to promote even canopy growth along the cordon, which allows for shading and avoids the crowding of fruit, in order to reduce disease. The Clare Valley has a high diurnal temperature difference. The cool nights allow the vines to recover from the heat of the day and produce Shiraz with even ripening of tannins and flavour.
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Jim Barry Watervale Shiraz
£16.99 a bottle
6 in stock
Jim Barry Wines has a strong lineage. Jim himself was the first qualified winemaker in the Clare Valley, graduating with the 17th Degree in Oenology from the famous Roseworthy Agricultural College in 1947. Working for 22 years as winemaker at the Clarevale Co-operative, Jim Barry became a pioneer of Australian table wine. He then went on to establish Taylors Wines in 1969 for the Taylor family.
It was Jim Barry’s drive and community spirit that helped shape South Australia’s Clare Valley as a benchmark producer of world class Riesling and cemented its place as one of Australia’s premier wine regions.
Jim Barry Wines, a world class producer.
Vineyards were first established in the mid 1800s. Some of the early winery names, Wendouree, Knappstein and Quelltaler are still in the region. Nowadays there is a mix of very large companies and a significant number of boutique wineries. The climate is regarded as warm, but there are variations due to altitude. The main wine styles: White – Riesling, Semillon, Chardonnay; Red – Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon.
flourish in a range of climates. In the warm to hot climates you can expect extremely intense aromatic, rich, full bodied wines, with hugh fruit (almost sweet) and chocolately tasting. In the more moderate/cooler climates you’re more likely to find structured Shiraz wines with black cherry, pepper and spice characters rather than the chocolate and fruit styles found in warmer climates.
Jim Barry Wines
Jim Barry Wines
Jim Barry Wines
Jim Barry Wines
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