Jim Barry McRae Wood Clare Valley Shiraz

This wine honours the vision of pioneer Clare Valley winemaker Jim Barry. In 1964, Jim and his wife Nancy purchased 70 acres of prime grazing land from their gentleman neighbour Duncan McRae Wood and planted their first vineyard with shiraz.

These mature, low-yielding vines consistently provide outstanding fruit which, since its inception in 1992, has established the McRae Wood as an exceptional example of Clare Shiraz. The McRae Wood has an enviable track record on the international and national wine show circuit, with past vintages amassing numerous trophies and gold medals.
The 2008 McRae Wood Shiraz offers highly perfumed and floral aromas of cedar, jasmine and caraway seed. The palate has flavours of blackberry, cranberry, damson plums and red currants. Fine grained tannins are astutely balanced with natural acidity and a creamy finish.

"Treat and store well, decant shortly before drinking."
Peter Barry

Please drink responsibly: The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week

Wine of Clare Valley, Australia

Headline A flagship Shiraz from Jim Barry that epitomizes the power, class, and longevity of Clare Valley red wines.
Tasting note Inky deep red/purple. The nose is a powerhouse of dark bramble fruits, blackberry, and plum, lifted by notes of aniseed, savoury leather, and cedar oak. On the palate, it is rich and concentrated, with layers of dark chocolate and spice supported by firm, fine-grained tannins that promise excellent aging potential.
Food Pairing Perfect with rich beef casseroles, grilled ribeye steak with pepper sauce, or hard cheeses like mature Cheddar.

Australia

Treat and store well, decant shortly before consumption

Bottle

Pack - Glass

Full Product Name:
Shiraz - Red Australian Wine

Origin:
Wine of Australia

Importer:
Negociants UK Ltd,
Davenport House,
Harpenden,
AL5 4EW,
UK.

Contains Sulphites

Contains Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites

Jim Barry

Jim Barry Wines,
Craig Hill Road,
Clare,
South Australia 5453.

100% Shiraz

The 2008 McRae Wood Shiraz offers highly perfumed and floral aromas of cedar, jasmine and caraway seed. The palate has flavours of blackberry, cranberry, damson plums and red currants. Fine grained tannins are astutely balanced with natural acidity and a creamy finish

14.0

10.5

Producer Profile Jim Barry Wines is a founding winery of the Clare Valley. The McRae Wood is named in honour of Duncan McRae Wood, a neighbour who sold 70 acres of prime grazing land to Jim Barry in 1964 to plant his first vineyard. This wine is a tribute to that friendship and foresight, produced only from the best fruit of the estate.
Winemaking The fruit is harvested at optimal ripeness to ensure flavour intensity. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel with heading-down boards to submerge the skins. The wine is then aged for approximately 12-14 months in French and American oak hogsheads. The use of American oak adds the characteristic vanilla and coconut notes that complement the bold Shiraz fruit.