96 Points
96 Points
95 Points
95 Points
16.5 Points

Jim Barry 'Armagh' Shiraz 2008

SKU: JBAM200810 UCNZ

$480.00

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Jim Barry 'Armagh' Shiraz 2008 represents the pinnacle of red winemaking from this esteemed winery, offering a powerful yet elegant profile that is a testament to its low-yielding vines.

With multiple 96-point accolades from renowned critics, this Shiraz showcases a complex interplay of lush black fruits, refined tannins, and sophisticated oak notes, making it a standout choice for collectors.

This wine is a delightful blend of vibrant fruit flavors, spice, and earthy undertones, including hints of dark chocolate, fresh herbs, and truffles, promising a luxurious tasting experience.

Critic Scores

96 // James Halliday's Wine Companion

"Deep crimson-purple; the bouquet is seductively complex, multi-fruit, spice and oak aromas playing tag with each other; the full-bodied palate continues the game, with lush black fruits and fine, savoury tannins in perfect balance, oak and alcohol seamlessly woven into the core of wine. The cork is good and well-inserted, but will prejudice the wine post 2030."

96 // Falstaff

"The garnet-tinged ruby is opaque with just a narrow garnet rim. Milk chocolate, crushed black- and blueberry set the tone on the aromatic nose. An overtone of dried cherry creeps in. The palate is full but immediately also mellow. There seems to be an extra elasticity in the tannins, they stretch but also support, making room for all the rich, flowing, dense fruit. The berry fruit carries a mere hint of raisin embedded in milk chocolate, always with that overtone of mint. Sinuous but powerful with still drying tannins."

95 // Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"The 2008 Shiraz The Armagh is sealed under cork. There is garden mint and julep on the nose here. It has a brilliant intensity of fruit—vibrant. The structure is attractively loose-knit, and there are notes of tobacco leaf, crushed ant iodine, steel shavings and graphite. It has 15% alcohol and matured for 14 months in 80% French and 20% American oak barriques (225 liters)."

95 // Wine Spectator

16.5 // Jancis Robinson MW

"Really juicy, sweet, fruit sauce flavour. Quite remarkable density of flavour – but it is very much one-dimensional, and some heat comes through on the finish."

Product Details

Red

2008

Shiraz

Jim Barry Wines

South Australia, Australia

15 Plus Years

Stelvin

14.9%

750ml (Bottle)

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Description

Jim Barry 'Armagh' Shiraz 2008 is a remarkable and complex wine that captures the essence of premium Shiraz from one of Australia's most respected wineries. Deep crimson in color, this vintage opens with intense aromas of dried plum, dark chocolate, and a hint of wood varnish, leading to a palate brimming with voluptuous blackberry and dark plum fruits. The wine's 14 months in 100% new French and American oak enhances its character, imparting pronounced mocha and coconut notes that beautifully complement the rich fruit profile.
Awarded 96 points by critics such as James Halliday and Falstaff, the Armagh Shiraz is noted for its balance of power and finesse. Layers of cranberry, boysenberry, and fresh herbs intertwine with an undercurrent of earthy truffles and freshly turned soil, offering depth and complexity. This full-bodied wine is bright, fresh, and exceptionally well-structured, with velvety tannins that promise a lingering, mineral finish. Enjoy it now or cellar it for years to come, as it continues to evolve beautifully over time.
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Aroma:

Blackberry, Blueberry, Chocolate

Palate:

Blackberry, Fruit Cake, Truffle

Food Pairings:

Game

Pork

Red Meat

Tasting Notes

Description

Jim Barry 'Armagh' Shiraz 2008 is a remarkable and complex wine that captures the essence of premium Shiraz from one of Australia's most respected wineries. Deep crimson in color, this vintage opens with intense aromas of dried plum, dark chocolate, and a hint of wood varnish, leading to a palate brimming with voluptuous blackberry and dark plum fruits. The wine's 14 months in 100% new French and American oak enhances its character, imparting pronounced mocha and coconut notes that beautifully complement the rich fruit profile.

Awarded 96 points by critics such as James Halliday and Falstaff, the Armagh Shiraz is noted for its balance of power and finesse. Layers of cranberry, boysenberry, and fresh herbs intertwine with an undercurrent of earthy truffles and freshly turned soil, offering depth and complexity. This full-bodied wine is bright, fresh, and exceptionally well-structured, with velvety tannins that promise a lingering, mineral finish. Enjoy it now or cellar it for years to come, as it continues to evolve beautifully over time.

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Aroma:

Blackberry, Blueberry, Chocolate

Palate:

Blackberry, Fruit Cake, Truffle

Food Pairings:

Game

Pork

Red Meat

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