Jim Barry is synonymous with Australian winemaking. A benchmark producer of world-class wines, their Rieslings are the shining heroes. The delectable single-vineyard Tamar Riesling is a hands-down crowd favourite, and The Florita is an icon of Australian white wine – arguably the best in the country. The only thing better? Both of them together. So, that’s exactly what we’ve done in this Riesling six-pack containing: 5 x Jim Barry Wines Single Vineyard Riesling, Tamar Valley 2018 1 x Jim Barry Wines The Florita Riesling, Clare Valley 2021
Tasted alongside the Florita Cellar Release (2015) and the Wolta Wolta (2019), and never was there a more achingly beautiful trio of wines. This ranks slightly higher than the Cellar Release due to its startling clarity, and scintillating, persuasive power. It will live forever and a day, and I bet at Cellar Release time in 2027, when we see this wine again, you will be thanking your lucky stars you stocked up now, in 2022. Astounding.
97 points, Wine Companion (February 2022)
Lemon/lime, a distinct ‘mineral’ feel here, and tightness to the wine, though it’s also not short on flavour. It’s intense, a burst of mixed citrus with a stony/flinty texture, bright clean acidity, and a subtle floral perfume on a finish of excellent precision and length. Classic.
95 points, The Wine Front (November 2021)
Palish straw colour. Restrained, shy, somewhat closed aromas which are clean, pleasant and classic: dried flowers and herbs, with a slaty mineral trace, while the palate is lean and delicate with refined, linear shape and a touch of austerity. Refreshing acidity. A wine that seems built to age and will reward cellaring.
95 points, The Real Review (February 2022)
Gold Medal
Clare Valley Wine Show 2021
