2017 Jim Barry The McRae Wood Library Release Shiraz

Brand	Jim Barry Wines
Region	Clare Valley, South Australia
Varietal	Shiraz
Size	750ml
Alcohol %	14.3%
Vintage	2017
Country	Australia

While Jim Barry's legendary Armagh Shiraz is not always within budget, the McRae Wood Shiraz is essentially its little brother - although there's not a lot little about it. With loads of rich, dark fruit and classic spicy characters supported by smoky, charry oak, this is a burly decadent wine to enjoy in its youth, or even better, cellar. Now the Jim Barry team have released their 2017 library selection, emphasising all the more why these wines should be aged, the layers of complexity and integration of fruit, tannins and acid are simply heavenly.

Deep, dark smoky notes of plum, chocolate, blackcurrant with hints of sandalwood, leather and brown spice, a symphony of youthful and more mature aromas.

Rich and full with lots of deep, dark, smoky notes and Christmas cake, the tannins are serious, but very ripe and yielding, allowing access to the luxurious fruit. The interplay between fruit and tannins is now one, each exemplifying the other and the whole is greater than any of the individual parts. Superb drinking now but will still age a further 5 years+. This will pair with roast lamb or beef. The recommended serving temperature is 15-17 degrees.