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 Vintage2018 Label 1 of 23 
TypeWhite
ProducerJim Barry (web)
VarietyRiesling
Designationn/a
Vineyardn/a
CountryAustralia
RegionSouth Australia
SubRegionMount Lofty Ranges
AppellationWatervale
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UPC Code(s)810404020661, 9314487787165

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2021 and 2028 (based on 4 user opinions)

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 89.9 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 12 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by despore on 6/28/2020 & rated 89 points: Very nice, clean, bright, good balance. (1070 views)
 Tasted by HU on 5/22/2020 & rated 89 points: Surprisingly light and mild, still young, but perfectly good to drink now. Good and pleasant drinker, good summer party wine, but not much more. Nothing wrong at that price, but not a surprise find either. With air, subtle notes of citrus and pepper emerge, which are quite delicious. (1102 views)
 Tasted by graemeg on 1/5/2019: {screwcap, 12.5%} Pale straw. Moderately intense nose of lime juice and steely lemon. The palate is a bit watery in texture, with an initial hint of spritzy acid which fades very fast indeed, actually leaving a rather woolly impression on the palate, and adding to the sense of weight, but at the expense of freshness. Dense yet not hefty, it’s still pretty transitory on the palate, suggesting it’s not for aging, despite its dry character and sense of initial promise. (1607 views)
 Tasted by Avid Wino on 12/20/2018 & rated 90 points: Terrific to drink. Strikingly pale. Florals, peach, passionfruit, citrus, minerality that makes me think of granite but I couldn’t tell you why, as I doubt I’ve licked granite, at least not since toddlerhood. Not much length is the only thing holding this back from higher points. (1519 views)
 Tasted by Mic Mac on 10/14/2018: Almost clear. Bouncing vibrant Riesling - excellent drinking and QPR. Not sure it has the length to age well, but at this price worth tucking away a few bottles. (1558 views)
 Tasted by Matt@5453 on 8/19/2018 & rated 92 points: Lemon, limes, 'zesty' acidity. Lemon pith & lemon sherbet on the finish with a 'zing' from the acidity. Thoroughly enjoyable young Riesling. (792 views)
 Tasted by Bsmith457 on 8/3/2018 & rated 91 points: Passion fruit stands out, mandarin, some lemon comes out when it warms up a touch. Finishes with a chalky mouthfeel. A bit spritzy on the tongue. Enjoyable and fresh with some Asian food. . (750 views)
 Tasted by Bsmith457 on 6/9/2018 & rated 92 points: Sweet peach, lychee, pineapple, lime. Low acidity, fresh fruit. (503 views)

Professional 'Channels'
By James Halliday
Halliday Wine Companion (1/29/2019)
(Jim Barry Watervale Riesling) Subscribe to see review text.
By Gary Walsh
The WINEFRONT (10/25/2018)
(Jim Barry Watervale Riesling) Subscribe to see review text.
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CellarTracker Wiki Articles (login to edit | view all articles)

Jim Barry

Producer Website

U.S. Importer (Addt'l Info)

Riesling

Varietal character (Appellation America) | A short history of Riesling (Uncork) | Riesling (wikipedia)

Australia

Wine Australia (Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation) | Australian Wines (Wikipedia)

South Australia

South Australian Wine Industry Association | South Australian Wines (Wikipedia)

Mount Lofty Ranges

Mount Lofty Ranges (wikipedia)

 
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