Jim Barry 'Barry & Sons' Cabernet Sauvignon
A pioneer of the Australian wine industry, Jim Barry was responsible for shaping South Australia's Clare Valley as a benchmark producer of world-class shiraz and cabernet sauvignon. Today, two generations of the Barry family ensure his legacy grows and continues on, constantly innovating and producing high-quality wines. Bright currant and dark cherry fruit is flanked by fine, savoury tannin, giving the palate both intensity and directive structure. Layers of sweet fruit and savoury notes combine to give a wine of complexity and seamless balance. A persistent finish displaying distinctive Coonawarra cassis fruit and mouth-coating, chalky tannins.
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deep ruby colour and vibrant aromas of blackcurrant, cassis and mint, layered with hints of black olive, cedar and subtle tobacco from well-integrated oak. The palate is medium-to-full bodied and refined, with ripe dark berry fruit supported by elegant, structured tannins and savoury spice nuances. It finishes long and harmonious, balancing richness with freshness, and has the structure to reward further cellaring.
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Parker Estate Terra Rossa Cabernet Sauvignon
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