Jim Barry | Lodge Hill Shiraz 2009

PV Tasting Notes

The 2009 Lodge Hill continues to be a terrific wine, seriously difficult to beat for value, and this is another World Class effort. Aged 14 months in seasoned oak, the ruby/purple tinged colour exhibits minty blackberry characteristics intermixed with violet, white pepper, cedar, pencil lead, roast game and blueberry fruit. Full bodied and structured, with tons of sweet ripe fruit, excellent balance and a lengthy finish. Considering the price alone, this must rank in the World’s top 50 reds, from more than 900,000 produced in 2009. Tasted March 2011

91 Points Wine Spectator, May 2011
Polished, generous and distinctive for the savory, minty nuances around a plush core of raspberry and blackberry fruit. Finishes with focus and finesse. Drink now through 2019.
 

This gorgeous Australian red is best served with T-bone steak, roast fore rib, well hung game (Venison, Hare, Rabbit) strong Cheese’s e.g. parmesan, Pasta dishes with strong or piquant sauces, alternatively truffle or porcini fungi sauce, beef stew’s, stroganoff, cassoulet, stuffed cabbage, Chilli, BBQs, or kebabs and will stand up to most curry.

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.
Oak treatment: Aged for 12-14 months in American and French oak.