2022 Jim Barry Assyrtiko

Jim Barry’s love affair with the Assyrtiko began in 2006 whilst on holiday on the Greek Island of Santorini, the birthplace of the variety. Its crisp acidity reminded him of Clare Valley Riesling yet it had a unique flavour profile that he had not experienced before. Intrigued, he began the process of importing cuttings and by 2012 had planted Australia’s first Assyrtiko vineyard.
Brilliant water like colour with highlights of green around the edges. Aromas of pear, lime and green apple fill the nostrils followed by wet stone and subtle fresh herb notes. Bursting with freshness, mouth watering flavours of pear, green apple and lime are underscored by snappy acidity. Excellent intensity with delicate chalky talc and steely mineral characters the back drop. Dry, super crisp finish with a long racy aftertaste.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 12%

Other Reviews….
While it’s ok while sitting outside on a hot day, I don’t generally think Assyrtiko is a grape variety that should be served too cold. Unless it’s an awful wine of course, then it’s best served ice cold, like revenge.
Nice sort of thyme and aniseed perfume, green apple and lemon sorbet. Intense lemon zesty flavour with a chalky texture, mouth-watering acidity, and a juicy tangy finish of good length, a quinine-like bite in the aftertaste. A very good release in 2022. Drink 2022-2025+
93 points
Gary Walsh – The Wine Front

A vision splendid for the Barry family, who set their sights on this most Greek of white varieties in 2006. By 2014 they had succeeded, and today we have a wine that seems to increase in quality year-on-year. This release has a good deal of attractive savouriness overlaid on the gin, tonic, lemon and green apple fruit characters – indeed, oatmeal and cashew lend complexity and textural nuance, elevating the wine into unique territory. In a nutshell, it's delicious, quietly complex and refreshing to boot. Kudos, Barrys! Drink by 2025.
93 points
Mike Bennie - James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion