Jim Barry Assyrtiko 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Jim Barry
Label Name:
 
Assyrtiko
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Clare Valley (Lodge Hill / Watervale)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Assyrtiko
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Retail/critic scores: ~92/100 . well-reviewed by specialty merchants

Tasting Note
Pale straw with lime, green pear, grapefruit and white florals, bright citrus acidity, steely/mineral core and talc-like texture; saline, chalky finish.

Food Pairing
Fresh seafood (oysters, sashimi, grilled fish), lemon-herb chicken, Greek mezze, salads, grilled octopus or calamari, tempura, light Thai dishes (lemongrass/citrus), roasted vegetables.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Assyrtiko fermented mainly in stainless steel to preserve acidity; small portion (reserve) on lees and limited oak influence for texture before blending and bottling.

Vineyard Info
Jim Barry family estate; first Australian Assyrtiko planted 2012 at Lodge Hill in Clare Valley. Managed by Peter Barry, family-run winery established in 1960s.