The 2023 Assyrtiko is celebrated for its vibrant freshness, featuring aromas of dried lemon, lime juice, bay leaf, and pink grapefruit, which create a lively and invigorating sensory experience.
With powerful fruit weight and a clean acid line, this vintage delivers generous fruit flavors and a long, slightly saline finish, demonstrating the impressive quality and complexity of this year's production.
As Australia's first Assyrtiko planted in 2012 at the Lodge Hill Vineyard, this wine represents a unique and pioneering expression of the variety, showcasing the result of years of careful cultivation and winemaking expertise.
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Description
Jim Barry Assyrtiko 2023 is a standout vintage that captures the essence of this Greek varietal with exceptional freshness and vibrancy. This latest release delights with its intense aromas of dried lemon, lime juice, and fresh pink grapefruit, leading to a palate rich in powerful fruit flavors and a crisp, clean finish with a touch of salinity. As a pioneering effort from Australia’s first Assyrtiko vineyard, this wine embodies the culmination of years of dedication and innovation, offering a true expression of the variety that is both fascinating and highly enjoyable.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Lemon, Salty, Slate
Palate:Chalk, Lemon, Mineral
Food Pairings:
Asian
Fish
Shellfish
Description
Jim Barry Assyrtiko 2023 is a standout vintage that captures the essence of this Greek varietal with exceptional freshness and vibrancy. This latest release delights with its intense aromas of dried lemon, lime juice, and fresh pink grapefruit, leading to a palate rich in powerful fruit flavors and a crisp, clean finish with a touch of salinity. As a pioneering effort from Australia’s first Assyrtiko vineyard, this wine embodies the culmination of years of dedication and innovation, offering a true expression of the variety that is both fascinating and highly enjoyable.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Lemon, Salty, Slate
Palate:
Chalk, Lemon, Mineral
Food Pairings:
Asian
Fish
Shellfish
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Lemon, Salty, Slate
Chalk, Lemon, Mineral
Asian
Fish
Shellfish