Jim Barry The Armagh – 1985 to 2018

Jim Barry The Armagh Shiraz, from the picturesque Clare Valley, is one of Australia’s most important red wines. Its history and reputation are deeply connected to the post-war development of South Australia’s modern wine industry.This eJournal, by Andrew Caillard MW, explores the history of The Armagh including tasting notes for a full vertical stretching back to the inaugural vintage in 1985.

Jim Barry The Armagh Shiraz

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