{"product_id":"2016-jim-barry-armagh-shiraz-1-5l-magnum-original-wooden-box","title":"2016 Jim Barry The Armagh Shiraz 1.5L Magnum Original Wooden Box","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"968\"\u003eJim Barry Wines is one of Australia’s most respected family producers, synonymous with Clare Valley excellence and responsible for some of the most iconic wines in the country. \u003cem data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"551\"\u003eThe Armagh\u003c\/em\u003e stands at the absolute pinnacle of the estate’s portfolio — a single-vineyard Shiraz first produced in 1985 and now considered one of Australia’s greatest and most collectible wines. With tiny yields, meticulous vineyard management, and uncompromising attention to detail, The Armagh has earned global acclaim for its power, purity, and longevity. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"920\"\u003e2016 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e is widely regarded as one of the modern greats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"982\"\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eThe Armagh vineyard was planted in 1968 on a gently sloping site in the Clare Valley, named after the Irish settlement of Armagh nearby. The vines are old, low-yielding, and deeply rooted in fertile red clay soils over limestone, producing small berries of immense concentration. Dry-grown farming, meticulous pruning, and careful fruit selection ensure staggering intensity and structure — the hallmarks that define Armagh’s unmistakable style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003e2016 was an exceptional year in the Clare Valley. A warm, even growing season with cool nights allowed Shiraz to achieve perfect phenolic ripeness while retaining natural acidity. Low yields produced fruit of extraordinary depth, density, and balance. Many critics consider 2016 one of the finest Armagh vintages of the past decade, promising profound ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"2275\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003eFruit is hand-picked, fermented in small open fermenters, and gently plunged to maximise extraction while preserving purity. The wine is matured in a combination of French and American oak barrels (a significant proportion new), contributing layers of spice, structure, and complexity. The magnum format — paired with its \u003cstrong data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2185\"\u003eOriginal Wooden Box (OWC)\u003c\/strong\u003e — further enhances longevity, making this one of the most prized ways to cellarly Armagh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2828\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2294\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2297\"\u003eThe 2016 \u003cem data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2328\"\u003eJim Barry The Armagh\u003c\/em\u003e opens with a powerful bouquet of blackberry compote, plum, dark cherry, licorice, cocoa, cedar, roasted spice, and hints of cured meats. The palate is full-bodied, rich, and deeply layered — dense black fruit framed by firm yet refined tannins and perfectly integrated oak. Notes of dark chocolate, espresso, violets, graphite, and warm earth unfold with time. The finish is immense, sustained, and structurally commanding. A monumental Shiraz with decades ahead of it, even more profound in magnum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2830\" data-end=\"2852\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2830\" data-end=\"2850\"\u003eCritics’ Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2855\" data-end=\"2906\"\u003eRegarded as one of the top modern Armagh releases\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"2961\"\u003ePraised for power, purity, and exceptional balance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"3025\"\u003eMagnum format elevates collectability and ageing trajectory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3110\"\u003eRegularly ranked among Australia’s most prestigious single-vineyard Shiraz wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3112\" data-end=\"3139\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3112\" data-end=\"3137\"\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3142\" data-end=\"3181\"\u003eRegion: Clare Valley, South Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3184\" data-end=\"3211\"\u003eProducer: Jim Barry Wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3214\" data-end=\"3231\"\u003eVariety: Shiraz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3234\" data-end=\"3261\"\u003eFormat: 1.5L Magnum (OWC)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3264\" data-end=\"3284\"\u003eAlcohol: ~14.5–15%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3287\" data-end=\"3342\"\u003eOak: French \u0026amp; American oak, substantial new component\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3345\" data-end=\"3387\"\u003eStyle: Full-bodied, powerful, age-worthy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3438\"\u003eDrinking Window: 2025–2055+ (longer in magnum)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3440\" data-end=\"3769\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3440\" data-end=\"3461\"\u003eA Collectible Gem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3461\" data-end=\"3464\"\u003eThe 2016 Jim Barry \u003cem data-start=\"3483\" data-end=\"3495\"\u003eThe Armagh\u003c\/em\u003e Shiraz in \u003cstrong data-start=\"3506\" data-end=\"3545\"\u003emagnum with its Original Wooden Box\u003c\/strong\u003e is an exceptional collector’s piece — powerful, richly structured, and built for monumental longevity. A definitive statement Clare Valley Shiraz and one of the most impressive large-format bottlings available in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736087785835,"sku":"SK71362815","price":899.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2016_Jim_Barry_Armagh_Shiraz_1.5L_Magnum_Original_Wooden_Box.png?v=1780389915","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/products\/2016-jim-barry-armagh-shiraz-1-5l-magnum-original-wooden-box","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}