2010 Jim Barry The McRae Wood Shiraz, Clare Valley

This is a well-weighted, medium-bodied, but concentrated Shiraz, which shows a beautiful purple/red colour with high clarity. It offers aromas of brambly, pepper spice and underlying spearmint. The savoury palate shows generous flavours of cloves, curry leaves, mountain pepper and red cherries. The tannins are fine grained and carefully balanced with vibrant acidity and a satisfying finish. A wine made using the ‘Jim Barry’ method and as such can be enjoyed upon release but would equally benefit from a rest in the cellar to allow the wine to show some mature characteristics that come with age.

Deep garnet-purple in colour, the 2010 The McRae Wood Shiraz has pleasingly vibrant black and blue fruits scents with a hint of mint, chocolate, and some rose plus smoky bacon accents. Medium to full-bodied with medium-firm, fine tannins, the palate is rich with a great fruit core and long finish. It is approachable now and will drink to 2022+.’