Jim Barry The Mcrae Wood Shiraz-Aged Release 2013

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Jim Barry
Label Name:
 
The Mcrae Wood Shiraz-Aged Release
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Clare Valley, South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
100% Shiraz
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) ~91/91+; Wine Spectator 91; James Halliday ~94; Vinous ~91. The McRae Wood label has won international recognition (e. g. , Best International Shiraz at the International Wine Challenge, brand-level)

Tasting Note
Deep black-purple with concentrated blackberry, plum, dark cherry, licorice, clove and black pepper, supported by toasty vanillin oak, earthy olive notes and firm, chewy tannins; long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef stew, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Chinese char siu or braised beef, Sichuan-style beef, Indian lamb rogan josh.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Shiraz with cold soak and open-top fermentation; gentle pressing and 15–18 months maturation in American and French oak (mix of new and used barrels).

Vineyard Info
Family-owned Jim Barry Wines; Armagh/McRae Wood site purchased 1964. McRae Wood is made from declassified Armagh fruit and selected Clare Valley parcels.