Jim Barry 2014 The Armagh Shiraz (Clare Valley) Rating and Review | Wine Enthusiast
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Jim Barry 2014 The Armagh Shiraz (Clare Valley)

Rating
94
Price
$300
Winery
Wine Type
Red
Alcohol
14.2%
Bottle Size
750 ml
Issue Date
9/1/2021
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This vintage of The Armagh, the Barry family's most premium wine, is intensely concentrated with lifted earthy, umami aromas like charred beetroot and dried mint that sit alongside the plush plum and blueberry fruit and chocolaty oak. Typical to Clare, there's an almost surprising lift of acidity on the palate that comes to the rescue. Powerful, talc-like tannins weave the plump fruit and herbs together. This is a beast of a wine, but it's a well-structured beast that will age for several decades. Christina Pickard

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*Products deemed unacceptable (receving a rating below 80 points) are not reviewed.

98-100

Classic
The Pinnacle of quality

94-97

Superb
A great achievement

90-93

Excellent
Highly recommended

87-89

Very Good
Often good value; well recommended

83-86

Good
Suitable for everyday consumption, often good value

80-82

Acceptable
Can be employed


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