1997 Jim Barry The Armagh Shiraz

Notes sourced from Jim Barry.

The vineyard is called "Armagh" because the area in which it is situated was originally settled by the Irish and named after their homeland. The 8-acre vineyard was planted in 1968 and yields less than 12 tonnes per acre. The soil is sandy-gravel and receives an average rainfall of 24 inches per year.Dark red to black in colour. The nose shows balanced American and French oak, with luxurious blackcurrant aromas and a scent of cedar that fills the glass. On the palate the flavours flood the mouth with masses of rich blackberry fruit and a strong backbone for added length. The fruit is balanced superbly by 50% new American and 50% new French oak. The tannins finish soft and round. Cellar 10-15 years.14.5% alcohol volume.