Jim Barry THE LODGE HILL Shiraz Clare Valley Australia

Situated in the cool uplands of the North Mount Lofty ranges about 50 km north of Adelaide, the vineyards of Jim Barry were established in Clare in 1959. This is a family run winery committed to producing quality wines through an innovative approach to viticulture and winemaking technology. Jim Barry purchased the Lodge Hill vineyard in 1977, as he was sure it would 'produce some of the best Riesling in Clare.' Situated on the eastern ranges of the township of Clare, it is one of the highest vine-yards in the Valley at an altitude of 480 metres, and is ideal for producing steely, minerally Rieslings, distinctive to the area. This Riesling is a steely, minerally, finely structured and delightfully aromatic dry white. 100% Riesling it displays floral and lime citrus aromas, while the palate is dry and mineral, with floral/citrus flavours and a long, zesty finish. (6 x 75 cl)

A deep red coloured wine with purple hues and an abundance of ripe dark berry fruit aromas that develop on the rich and concentrated palate. The fine grained tannins add complexity to this wine all the way through to the long enjoyable finish. Situated in the cool uplands of the North Mount Lofty ranges about 50 km north of Adelaide, the vineyards of Jim Barry were established in Clare in 1959. This is a family run winery who are committed to producing quality wines through an innovative approach to viticulture and winemaking technology. This Shiraz honours the vision of pioneer Clare Valley winemaker Jim Barry. In 1964 Jim purchased 70 acres of prime land from Duncan McRae Wood and planted his first vineyard with Shiraz. It was an inspired choice of both grape variety and location.

A deep red coloured wine with purple hues with sweet aromas of dark cherry, licorice and mint. The lovely aroma gives way to a rich and concentrated palate, with ripe cherry, licorice, and well balanced sweet vanillin oak, all underpinned by fine grained tannins and a long finish. Situated in the cool uplands of the North Mount Lofty ranges about 50 km north of Adelaide, the vineyards of Jim Barry were established in Clare in 1959. This is a family run winery who are committed to producing quality wines through an innovative approach to viticulture and winemaking technology. This Shiraz honours the vision of pioneer Clare Valley winemaker Jim Barry. In 1964 Jim purchased 70 acres of prime land from Duncan McRae Wood and planted his first vineyard with Shiraz. It was an inspired choice of both grape variety and location. (12 x 75 cl)

Situated in the cool uplands of the North Mount Lofty ranges about 50 km north of Adelaide, the vineyards of Jim Barry were established in Clare in 1959. This is a family run winery committed to producing quality wines through an innovative approach to viticulture and winemaking technology. 100% estate grown Riesling from the Clare Valley, South Australia, this is a sophisticated wine with real varietal character. Displaying cassic hints of lemon and lime in abundance, but in perfect harmony, the firm acidity with a persistent meal and chalk base dries out the finish provide a foundation for any amount of complexities to develop over the years.

The wine is golden straw in colour with a tinge of pale green, while the nose exhibits a lifted and intricate fragrance of pineapple and lime, with a delicate hint of rose petals. The palate is rich with fruit flavours of honeyed lime and lemon. It has excellent depth and length, with a crisp, refreshing finish. Ideal accompaniment for this wine is fresh oysters and other seafood, especially mussels, crabmeat, and smoked salmon. Also try poultry, pasta, caesar salad or mild curries and noodle dishes. (12 x 75 cl)

Brick red and a touch of black. Rich, strong blackberry and blackcurrant aroma with a background of small barriques, French oak, plus a touch of eucalytpus and chocolate mint. The palate is rich, full and strong with elegant blackberry fruit and a long warm finish. (12 x 75 cl)

Situated in the cool uplands of the North Mount Lofty ranges about 50 km north of Adelaide, the vineyards of Jim Barry were established in Clare in 1959. This is a family run winery committed to producing quality wines through an innovative approach to viticulture and winemaking technology. As a result of this in Jim barry purchased great vine growing land on the southern boundary of Coonawarra. It was formally the old Penola cricket ground, which first saw a ball bowled in anger and the flashing cover drives of the local champions in 1950. Sadly, the ground closed in 1996 and soon afterwards Jim Barry purchased the 30 acre property and planted a Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard. However, the original pavilion and pitch have been retained, thus preserving an important piece of Coonawarra sporting history. Fruit from this vineyard, along with selected parcels of fruit from Jim Barry's other family owned Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards in the Clare Valley have been blended to produce a wine that is rich, soft and approachable. Fruit from the Clare Valley and Coonawarra have been used to produce a dark red coloured wine with ripe blackberry, mint and sweet oak aromas. The palate is rich and full bodied with ripe, sweet blackberry and mint flavours, while it shows firm, but finely grained tannins complemented by a lingering finish. (6 x 75 cl)

Situated in the cool uplands of the North Mount Lofty ranges about 50 km north of Adelaide, the vineyards of Jim Barry were established in Clare in 1959. This is a family run winery committed to producing quality wines through an innovative approach to viticulture and winemaking technology. Those who know cricket will be aware of the fielding position called ‘Silly Mid On’. Close to the batsman, requiring very good reflexes and always at risk of being struck by the ball off the bat, this wine is a reflection of this. This release of ‘Silly Mid On’ Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon is a blend of three components; Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc , Clare Valley Sauvignon Blanc and Clare Valley Semillon . The premium Clare fruit was sourced from the Jim Barry vineyards and the Adelaide Hills fruit was courtesy of friends in the Adelaide Hills. This wine is a brilliant pale straw in colour, with enticing aromas of cut grass, lychees and Chinese fruits. The flavours are zesty and refreshing, full of tropical fruit, with hints of lime, citrus and lychees. The palate shows excellent length and a crisp finish. (6 x 75 cl)

This vintage is very much in the style of the very best Polish Hill Rieslings, with a vibrant zesty lime and mineral character, tight, steely structure, impeccable balance, layer after layer of intense flavour, and a refreshing, lingering bone-dry finish. Fruit for the Polish Hill Riesling is sourced from a single vineyard, planted at 460 metres above sea level on sandy loam over shallow clay, with underlying gravel, shale and slate. Like the Grosset Watervale Riesling, it has been made each year since 1981. Jeffrey Grosset is one of the luminaries of the Australian wine industry, the result of consistent and stellar quality over the past 25 years, and has almost single-handedly been responsible for the renaissance of Clare Riesling. His Polish Hill Riesling, one of the world’s great examples of this variety, stands out as Australia’s finest Riesling. (12 x 75 cl)