2017 Jim Barry The Lodge Hill Library Release Shiraz

Brand	Jim Barry Wines
Region	Clare Valley, South Australia
Varietal	Shiraz
Size	7502ml
Alcohol %	15.0%
Vintage	2017
Country	Australia

When Jim Barry first set foot on Lodge Hill, he knew it would grow into a very special vineyard, and it has. Famous these days for its Single Vineyard Riesling and this Lodge Hill Shiraz, which has won a cupboard full of Champion Trophies & Gold Medals over many years. The Lodge Hill Shiraz vineyard, on the Clare Valley’s eastern ranges, has soils of rich, chocolatey loam over almost vertical sheets of rock. The cracks between the rock have filled with soil, providing passage for the vine roots and free drainage - the ideal environment for low-yielding Shiraz vines. And this esteemed vineyard has now been added to their Library release portfolio, a true treat to taste this trophy-winning wine with 7 years bottle age.

Engaging aromas of red and black cherries and plum with clove and vanilla spice, florals, anise, combined with sandalwood, leather and earthy notes due to bottle maturation.

The palate is bursting with black fruits infused with spices, liquorice, bitter chocolate and alluring dried herb complexities. Embraced by smooth, finely gripping tannins, the sweet spice and black berry flavours are deliciously buoyed on the finish by soft juicy acids. The extra complexity due to bottle age makes this wine simply irresistible. Enjoy with savoury and lightly spiced meats and pizza dishes now through 2028+. The recommended serving temperature is 15-17 degrees.