Jim Barry, 'McRae Wood' Shiraz 2017
Product Information
Country Australia
Region Clare Valley
Grape Variety Shiraz
Vintage 2017
ABV 14%
Experience the exceptional taste of the Jim Barry McRae Wood Shiraz 2017, a premium Clare Valley Shiraz crafted from carefully nurtured grapes in one of Australia’s most revered wine regions. This vintage benefitted from the slowest start in over a decade due to record rainfall, creating ideal conditions for producing richly flavoured and intensely coloured Shiraz grapes with balanced acidity and elegant savoury tannins.
Grown on prime vineyard land purchased by Jim Barry in 1964, the McRae Wood vineyard features grey sandy topsoil over clay subsoil, ideal for cultivating Shiraz grapes with complex blueberry and cherry flavour profiles. The single cordon vine training and Clare Valley’s cool night temperatures result in a perfectly balanced wine with a refined, velvety texture.
Vinified using traditional methods, the grapes underwent careful fermentation in stainless steel tanks with twice-daily pump-overs and gentle extraction to preserve the wine’s delicate aromas. Following malolactic fermentation, the Shiraz was matured for 12 months in French oak barrels, adding layers of spice, black olive, and charred oak notes.
This Clare Valley Shiraz wine boasts concentrated dark berries, a soft yet complex palate, and a lengthy finish, making it an ideal choice for wine lovers seeking an elegant, full-bodied red with outstanding depth and drive.
Perfect for: special occasions, wine collectors, gourmet meals, or gifting.
Certain names stand out in Australian wine history, and Jim Barry Wines is one of the most influential. Jim Barry’s passion and expertise were pivotal in establishing South Australia’s Clare Valley as a world-renowned wine region, especially celebrated for producing some of the finest Clare Valley Riesling. As the first qualified winemaker in the Clare Valley, Jim graduated with a degree in oenology from the esteemed Roseworthy Agricultural College in 1947, setting a high standard for excellence in Australian winemaking.
Since its founding in 1959, Jim Barry Wines remains a proudly family-owned winery in Clare Valley, with a heritage spanning three generations of Roseworthy graduates. Under the leadership of Jim’s son, Peter Barry, who became managing director in 1985, the winery has continued to innovate and thrive. Today, Peter’s children, Tom Barry (winemaker), Sam Barry (commercial manager), and Olivia Barry (brand ambassador), carry forward the legacy of crafting award-winning Australian wines.
Recognised as the 2020 Winery of the Year by the Halliday Wine Companion Awards, Jim Barry Wines produces a range of highly acclaimed, premium wines that have earned international acclaim. Jim Barry Wines offers an unmatched taste of tradition and artisanry.
