2012 Jim Barry Shiraz The McRae Wood

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93 Points

Thursday, May 19, 2022 - GCC May 2022. Drinking very well now. Loved it two years ago, whe it has a more tannic character, and we liked the nice bite. This time certainly more mature---same wonderful clear dark fruit--with good acidity and balance. blackberry/blueberry muanced with spices and and a very intersting earthiness. Very nice level of complexity front to back, and quite a good finish.
2 1/2 hour decant--should have done more--at 3 1/2 hours the finish was more evident. Seeing some posts here inspires me to drink my other four bottles at two year intervals. I love this wine but am more a Napa cab drinker than an Aussie Shiraz guy, so I am hoping that you are right re the "still a baby--wait 10 years." Anyway it is an exciting prospect. To me and our group, this wine is drinking way way over its price point.

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