Malbec was one of the first varieties Jim Barry encouraged in the region, believing it could play a major role in Clare Valley’s red wine future. While it often plays a supporting role in blends, Block 81 has always been unique, with a personality so bold that, in exceptional vintages, the Malbec stands alone as a single-variety wine. Located in the southeast corner of Spring Farm, Block 81 is a site that consistently produces small, concentrated berries—perfect for crafting a wine with depth and structure. In 2021, this vineyard gave us just 600 litres of an inky, chewy Malbec that captures everything Jim Barry saw in the grape decades ago. On the nose, it’s a heady mix of pomegranate, dried rose petals, and chocolate box aromas, while the palate delivers a muscular hit of blackberry, red plum, and salted liquorice. There’s a savoury edge too—dried mint and sage leaf, adding layers of complexity to an already striking wine. This is a rare and exciting glimpse into the variety’s potential in Clare Valley, a wine that showcases power with grace. 96 Points"This is a superb rendition of Malbec. It is succulent and chewy. Tasting it alongside the Spring Farm Cabernet, one can’t help but wonder at the magic that could have been possible with a blend of the two."– Erin Larkin (Wine Advocate) 96 Points"A Very Fancy Malbec... It feels fancy from hello, and we’re given an insight into elegance and poise from this variety. Impressive."– Mike Bennie (Halliday Wine Companion)

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Elegant and aristocratic kaleidoscope of aromas, an abundance of fruit flavours, blackberry, mulberry and blueberry with supporting complexity of mint, eucalypt, rhubarb, Turkish delight and cinnamon. The palate offers a rich tapestry of enjoyment and fulfilment of flavours of raspberry, strawberry and boysenberry to name a few. Made by Jim Barry.

Deep crimson. Classical blackberry, praline, ginger, sage aromas with mocha oak notes. Luxurious blackberry pastille, blackcurrant, black cherry fruits, superb fine chocolatey/velvet tannins and beautifully balanced mocha/vanilla/smoky oak notes. Finishes velvety/gravelly firm with raspberry, graphite/bush garrigue notes. A hugely impressive long-lasting Clare Valley Shiraz with lovely fruit definition, density and vigour.

This is the flagship Cabernet of the Jim Barry stable. Ripe black fruits combined with a beautifully distinct earth, leather aromas with hints of dried fruits and sweet mulch.

'One of Australia's highest quality single vineyard wines. The core has liqueur cassis qualities that are supported by fine velvet tannins that run with terrific length and tenacity. A wine for the discerning hedonist.' - Andrew Woodforth, Vintage Cellars Spit Junction. 'Now listed in the "exceptional" category of the Langton's Classification VI, this landmark red of the region hits you with wow-moment fruit, vibrant to the max and an OTT intensity rating. French oak adds a clove-like spice while the juicy core centres around super-concentrated raspberry rich flavours, the finish seems to last forever. Its history is profound and its cellar potential huge.' 5 Stars - Adelaide Advertiser, 14 May 2014, by Tony Love.

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