Jim Barry The Armagh Mixed Vintage 3 x 750ml

A prestigious three-bottle collection of Jim Barry The Armagh Shiraz, featuring the 2008, 2009 and 2013 vintages. Each release expresses the power and longevity of Clare Valley Shiraz through concentrated dark fruit, savoury complexity and formidable structure, while highlighting distinctive vintage character from the historic vineyard.

Food Pairing: Pairs best with dry-aged ribeye, slow-roasted lamb shoulder, braised beef cheeks, or venison.\

2008

96 Points - James Suckling

This vintage is powerful and concentrated, showing ripe blackberry, tar, licorice and dark mineral character. Muscular tannins frame deeply concentrated blackberry and blueberry fruit, leading to a rich and exceptionally long finish.

95 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2008 The Armagh shows garden mint and intense, vibrant fruit alongside tobacco leaf, iodine, steel and graphite. The wine combines substantial concentration with a comparatively loose-knit structure.

2009

96 Points - James Suckling

A rich and intense vintage built around deep, plush blackberry fruit. Concentrated dark berries and red plum are supported by smooth, glossy tannins, creating a round and seamless expression with considerable depth. The 2009 The Armagh is a powerful Clare Valley Shiraz with concentrated dark fruit, savoury complexity and substantial structure, reflecting the muscular character of this vintage.

2013

97 Points - James Suckling

A concentrated and structured expression of The Armagh, combining dark fruit with savoury complexity and the depth expected from the estate's historic Shiraz vineyard.

96 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2013 The Armagh combines roasted meat, scorched mulberry and vanilla aromas with dense, concentrated fruit. Full-bodied and powerful, it carries supple tannins through a long finish accented by lively red berry and orange zest.