2013 Vintage Report

Submitted by Olivia Hoffmann on Wed, 05/06/2013 - 9:37am

The 2013 vintage had a frantic start, but settled down to a steady rhythm, finishing with some of the best Coonawarra Cabernet we have seen at JBW.

Review of our recent Vertical Tasting event held in Sydney

Submitted by Olivia Hoffmann on Fri, 24/05/2013 - 4:50pm

Australian Wine Review
by Andrew Graham

Jim Barry: Verticals of Florita, Armagh + McRae Wood

'We made our first (Armagh) when Sam was in my underpants'

That's Peter Barry, current Jim Barry Wines GM and Barry family patriarch, in typically blunt form. Funny uncle telling bad jokes form, if you get what I mean. 

Five wines in Matthew Jukes 100 Best Australian Wines 2013/14

Submitted by Olivia Hoffmann on Thu, 23/05/2013 - 1:18pm

Last year we managed to gain entry into Matthew Jukes 100 Best Australian Wines 2012 on three occasions but for 2013 we've managed FIVE! We're delighted that the Lodge Hill Dry Riesling 2012 is continuing it's winning streak of accolades.

Wine Tasting Event at the Caledonian Hotel - 29th of May

Submitted by Olivia Hoffmann on Tue, 14/05/2013 - 11:53am

Tom Barry will be representing Jim Barry Wines on Wednesday 29th of May 2013 at the Caledonian Hotel. Immerse yourself in great food and great wine as Tom takes you through a bunch of fresh Rieslings and gutsy reds, which is sure to be a terrific evening.

To book call Ph 8267 1375.

Look forward to seeing you there.

Join us at AFFW Unlocked in Brisbane - Monday 3 June

Submitted by Olivia Hoffmann on Tue, 07/05/2013 - 1:51pm

Experience a great night at the Australia's First Families of Wine - Unlocked event in Brisbane on Monday 3rd of June. We'll be attending and providing a masterclass on some select wines. This is always an enjoyable event for us, so please come along.

The Clare Valley Gourmet Weekend program has been launched

Submitted by Olivia Hoffmann on Fri, 08/03/2013 - 8:52am

The Clare Valley Gourmet Weekend (May 18-19) is fast approaching. Now in its 29th year we are delighted to be involved again.

12 fantastic ratings and reviews for our wines

Submitted by Olivia Hoffmann on Wed, 06/03/2013 - 10:16am

Yet more good reviews this time from The Robert Parker South Australian Report. Twelve of our wines have been reviewed and they've done extremely well.

Here is what they had to say:

More good news, this time for our Lodge Hill Dry Riesling

Submitted by Olivia Hoffmann on Tue, 05/03/2013 - 12:46pm

Following yesterday's story that we've been included in Matthew Jukes "exceptional globe-trotter" list, the good news continues as our Lodge Hill Dry Riesling 2010 has come second in Snooth magazine's 'Top Rieslings'.  

Greg Dal Piaz (editor) had this to say about the Lodge Hill:

Lodge Hill Shiraz 2010 named as 'exceptional globe-trotter' by Matthew Jukes

Submitted by Olivia Hoffmann on Mon, 04/03/2013 - 3:08pm

We are pleased to announce that Matthew Jukes has included our Lodge Hill Shiraz 2010 on his list of 'Five exceptional globe-trotters this week from outstanding estates.'

He had this to say:

JIM BARRY LODGE HILL RIESLING NAMED AUSTRALIA’S BEST WINE

Submitted by Olivia Hoffmann on Tue, 04/12/2012 - 2:17pm

Hot on the heels of winning a hat trick at the Clare Valley Wine Show, Jim Barry Wines 2012 The Lodge Hill Dry Riesling has swept all before it, last night being acknowledged as the best wine in Australia, at the Dan Murphy’s National Wine Show in Canberra.

JIM BARRY WINES RACKS UP A RARE WINE SHOW HAT TRICK WITH AUSTRALIA’S BEST RIESLING

Submitted by Olivia Hoffmann on Thu, 08/11/2012 - 10:59am

It’s the sort of hat trick cricket enthusiast Peter Barry can’t stop cheering about – winning the coveted Trophy for the Best Exhibitor at the Clare Valley Wine Show for the third year in a row.

Trophy for 2012 The Lodge Hill Dry Riesling

Submitted by Olivia Hoffmann on Mon, 29/10/2012 - 3:45pm

We are very excited to announce that our 2012 The Lodge Hill Dry Riesling was awarded a gold medal and trophy at the 2012 Rutherglen Wine Show, now in its 124th year. Our wine received 'The Portavin Perpetual Trophy for Best Australian Dry White Table Wine, Riesling, 2012 Vintage, 2011 Vintage and 2010 Vintage and Older.'

Peter Barry to host wine lunch at The Stag Hotel in Adelaide. Come along!

Submitted by Olivia Hoffmann on Fri, 24/08/2012 - 4:41pm

Three Wines in Matthew Jukes '100 Best Australian Wines' 2012

Submitted by Olivia Hoffmann on Thu, 24/05/2012 - 12:18pm

We are delighted to have three of our wines in Matthew Jukes '100 Best Australian Wines' for 2012. 

Here is what he had to say...

Gold for 2007 The Armagh Shiraz

Submitted by Olivia Hoffmann on Wed, 23/05/2012 - 10:32am

We woke up to some very exciting news here at Jim Barry-our 2007 The Armagh Shiraz has been awarded a gold medal at the 2012 Decanter World Wine Awards. This is a wonderful result for a wine that we are very proud to produce. Congratulations to our winemaking team!

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'The Lodge Hill' Dry Riesling 2013
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"The 2013 vintage has all the signature Lodge Hill Riesling elements. A tight natural acid backbone keeps the palate focussed and refreshing, with flavours of pink grapefruit, feijoa,...