Jim Barry | The Armagh 2001

PV Tasting Notes

The 2001 Armagh shows aromas of liqueur cherry, mocha, spice and mint. The palate is generous, sweet and dense, with dark cherry and oak flavours and firm, but finely grained tannins. This wine is ideal for long term cellaring. We suggest that the wine is allowed to ‘breathe’ a minimum of two hours before being consumed to fully appreciate the distinctive flavours and aromas. If the wine is older than three years, decanting is necessary as the wine is unfiltered and a deposit will appear with age.
Independently rated as one of the "100 World's Best" Red wines made in 2001.

96 points – Robert Parker, Wine Advocate Aug 2003
Although the 2001 Shiraz The Armagh will not be released for another year, readers should keep an eye out for it as it is a profound Shiraz. It boasts an opaque purple color in addition to a tremendously rich bouquet of melted licorice intermixed with scents of camphor, blackberry liqueur, and new saddle leather. Massive and full-bodied, yet impeccably well-balanced, this enormous 2001 should provide riveting drinking for 15+ years.
 

Match this with the finest of foods.

Long regarded as an icon of Australian winemaking, Jim Barry passed away in October 2004. His family now continue the tradition of commitment to quality and flair established so long ago by the master winemaker. The winery has an exceptional resource base of 247 hectares of mature Clare Valley vineyards and is headed by another great Australian Character Peter Barry.
Oak treatment: Aged for 14 months in 58% New American, 32% New French and 10% 2-year old American oak barrels.

Technical data:
Total Acid 7.2 g/l
pH 3.39