{"product_id":"2023-jim-barry-the-armagh-shiraz-750ml-gift-box","title":"2023 Jim Barry The Armagh Shiraz 750ml Gift Box","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Armagh is Jim Barry’s flagship Shiraz and one of Australia’s most celebrated single-vineyard wines. The vineyard occupies a north-west-facing slope near Clare, where ancient sandstone-derived soils, excellent drainage and elevation produce Shiraz of remarkable concentration, complexity and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted in 1968 with heirloom pre-phylloxera vines, this low-yielding vineyard produces small berries of exceptional depth and intensity. The outstanding 2023 release was named \u003cstrong\u003eShiraz of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e, awarded a \u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal and 99 points by Halliday Wine Companion 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn intensely aromatic bouquet bursts from the glass with punchy purple florals, lifted by white pepper, green cardamom, sandalwood and subtle fresh vanilla pod. The palate is drenched in blackberry juice and rich blueberry fruit, layered with molasses, Luxardo cherry, musk, cedar and savoury bay leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth robust and elegant, it combines densely concentrated fruit with fine, graphite-like tannins and bright, driving acidity. The finish is exceptionally long, persistent and effortlessly moreish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points, Shiraz of the Year \u0026amp; Gold Medal — Halliday Wine Companion 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cq\u003eThe '23 harvest has produced perhaps one of the most restrained and fine Armagh releases of all. This is a sublime wine of control, levity and sense of freshness, but it doesn't miss the trick of concentration. There are ripples of dark forest berries, dark chocolate and cola, with new leather, graphite minerality, green olive herbal lift and a lick of spicy oak seasoning like a cherry on top. Tannins are silky, the wine beautifully and evocatively perfumed. The quieter voice and elegance here is beautiful. A striking wine.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished 19 August 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points — The Vintage Journal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cq\u003eDeep crimson. Intense fragrant elderberry, blackberry, espresso white pepper aromas with roasted chestnut notes. Richly concentrated, inky deep and smooth with ample elderberry, blackberry, raspberry, espresso\/mocha flavours and some roasted chestnut, vanilla notes. Attractive mid-palate volume and well-balanced velvety\/savoury tannins. Finishes brambly firm with raspberry pastille\/aniseed nuances. Generous but elegantly styled with lovely density and flow.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished 31 March 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWine Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jim Barry Wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Armagh, Clare Valley, South Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Shiraz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single vineyard, planted in 1968\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstate Grown:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light-brown sandy clay with minor grits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.9%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.2 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–18°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tom Barry and Ben Marx\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Release:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1985 vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025–2040\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with slow-roasted lamb shoulder, dry-aged ribeye, braised beef cheeks, venison or richly flavoured game dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Craft Republic Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51572246511931,"sku":"4560589806","price":482.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/2022_Jim_Barry_Armagh_Shiraz_750ml_Gift_Box_d20de3c0-02b1-41dd-8e2f-60b6f5776bef.png?v=1787470554","url":"https:\/\/craftrepublic.com.au\/products\/2023-jim-barry-the-armagh-shiraz-750ml-gift-box","provider":"Craft Republic Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}