The 2015 vintage of Jim Barry's The Armagh Shiraz Museum Release from the renowned Clare Valley is a true masterpiece. With its deep, ruby red hue, this wine immediately captivates the senses. The nose is filled with intense aromas of blackberry, plum, and dark chocolate, with hints of spice and oak. On the palate, this full-bodied Shiraz exudes layers of rich, dark fruit flavors, complemented by a subtle smokiness and velvety tannins. The 2015 vintage has a great balance of acidity and a long, lingering finish, showcasing the exceptional quality of this wine. Produced by the esteemed Jim Barry in South Australia, this wine is a testament to his expertise and dedication to creating exceptional wines. Enjoy now or cellar for years to come to fully appreciate the complexity and depth of this magnificent Clare Valley Shiraz.
Critic Reviews
97 POINTS
Huon Hooke - The Real Review
Super-ripe dark chocolate, raisiny, toasty and cooked-fruit aromas command the bouquet. A full-bodied but quite elegantly-crafted wine with tremendous intensity and distinction. There's a lot of toasty vanilla oak and it's full of character. In spite of the very ripe, opulent fruit and liberal oak it's still fresh and vibrant. A wine with a massive future.
96 POINTS
James Suckling
A cooler, later and mellower vintage that has a more reticent nose with attractive, fragrant spices, fresh-baked pastry and an array of dark cherries and red plums, as well as some tarry notes. The palate has a big, rich and intense fruit presence with such lusciously layered, dark-plum flavors. Spicy oak runs bold on the finish. A big wine. Try from 2025 and for two decades after that.
95 POINTS
Ned Goodwin - Halliday Wine Companion
Strong barrel ferment aromas lead off, scenting this fully flared wine with deli meats and smoked backstop aromas. Then the fruit: blue and black allusions all. Anise, clove, cardamom and vanilla-cased oak. Lots. Yet while it confers a guideline to the riot of fruit and warmth, it is nestled within the ensemble rather than smothering it. The tannin management: creamy and luxuriant, yet authoritative, is this wine's focal point.
95 POINTS
Joe Czerwinski - Robert Parker Wine Advocate
The current release 2015 The Armagh Shiraz is the biggest of the recent bottlings of this icon. Full-bodied, dense and rich, it takes concentrated blackberries and boysenberries, then frames them in oak spice and maple syrup, yet it remains somehow savory and dry. The tannins are supple on the mid-palate, then firm on the finish, accented by crisp acids.
95 POINTS
Angus Hughson - Vinous
This classically styled 2015 Shiraz The Armagh shows the region’s savory side with its breathtaking combination of sage, pepper and earth set against a backdrop of cherry compote and well-integrated oak. Beautifully mid-weight, the vibrant and spicy flavors are reserved and intriguing, while an upwelling of fine yet firm tannins adds substance. The 2015 is poised and beautifully pitched, with seamless balance to enjoy over the next two decades.
93 POINTS
James Suckling
The boldness here is striking with assertive red plums, earth and toasted spices, all layered on the nose. The palate has a very taut, gently lemony core of red fruit and a long, fresh and assertive finish. Drink over the next decade.
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Tasting Notes
The 2015 vintage of Jim Barry's The Armagh Shiraz Museum Release from the renowned Clare Valley is a true masterpiece. With its deep, ruby red hue, this wine immediately captivates the senses. The nose is filled with intense aromas of blackberry, plum, and dark chocolate, with hints of spice and oak. On the palate, this full-bodied Shiraz exudes layers of rich, dark fruit flavors, complemented by a subtle smokiness and velvety tannins. The 2015 vintage has a great balance of acidity and a long, lingering finish, showcasing the exceptional quality of this wine. Produced by the esteemed Jim Barry in South Australia, this wine is a testament to his expertise and dedication to creating exceptional wines. Enjoy now or cellar for years to come to fully appreciate the complexity and depth of this magnificent Clare Valley Shiraz.
