- Region
- Clare Valley
- Producer
- Jim Barry Wines
- Vintage
- 2012
- Grape varieties
- 100% Syrah / Shiraz
- Bottle size
- 75 cl
- Ratings
- 91 points Robert Parker
- 92 points Vinous
- Alcohol
- 14%
- Special characteristic
- Contains sulphites
Selective harvest followed by a cold maceration ('cold soak'). Fermentation in open-top fermenters. Gentle pressing then maturation for 17 months – in 65% first-use American oak barrels as well as 12% new and 23% used French oak barrels.
Complex nose showing hints of maturity, with roasted dark berries, plum, pepper, a pinch of Christmas spice and a suggestion of eucalyptus and tobacco. Powerful and balanced on the palate, with silky tannins and lovely intense flavours of ripe and dried berries, black pepper, and cinnamon. Long finish. This Shiraz McRae Wood is now in its optimum drinking window.
Die über 50 jährigen Shiraz Reben stehen im östlichen Teil des Clare Valley auf 365 M.ü.M. auf sandigem Ton and der Oberfläche, nach ca.30 cm Tiefe kommen kiesige Schwemmlandböden und ab ca. 45cm Tiefe roter, gelber und bräunlich gefleckter Ton.