TASTING NOTES FOR Jim Barry The Armagh Shiraz Clare Valley South Australia 2017

🍷 Appearance
Deep crimson with an inky core. Dense, rich and intensely coloured, reflecting its power and pedigree.

👃 Aromas
Highly complex and expressive, showing dark plum, blackberry and liquorice.
Layers of dark chocolate, vanilla and subtle spice are complemented by hints of sage and earthy undertones.

👅 Palate
Superbly concentrated and structured, delivering intense blackberry, dark chocolate and liquorice flavours.
The wine shows remarkable depth with savoury notes of espresso, spice and a touch of leafiness, all supported by fine, integrated acidity.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Full-bodied with powerful, fine-grained tannins that are both firm and polished.
The finish is long and commanding, with lingering dark fruit, chocolate and a distinctive claret-like structure.

🍇 Overall Style
A flagship Clare Valley Shiraz—powerful, structured and built for long-term ageing.
Combines richness, intensity and savoury complexity with elegance and precision, showing why The Armagh is one of Australia’s benchmark wines.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with premium cuts of beef, roast lamb, venison or slow-braised dishes. Also excellent with aged cheeses and rich, savoury meals.

🥂 BBD Verdict
An iconic Australian Shiraz that delivers immense power, depth and cellar-worthiness.
Perfect for mixed dozens where you want a true statement wine—one that showcases pedigree, intensity and will reward patience over decades.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷