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2010 Jim Barry Shiraz The McRae Wood
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“In 1964, Jim purchased 70 acres of prime land from Duncan McRae Wood and planted his first vineyard with Shiraz. 100% estate grown Shiraz harvested Mar 2010. Aged 17 mos in 30% new oak (75% FR & 25% AM) and 70% in older oak (1, 2, & 3 yr old barrels); 14.0% ABV, 6.5g/l T.A., & 3.40 pH;” Per WS, only 100 cases imported to the U.S.
95 Huon Hooke,
94 James Halliday,
92 WA,
91+ RJonWine,
91 ea Vinous (Tanzer, 7-8/'14) & WS,
90 Wine & Spirits,
"around 9/10" from vinography.com,
Silver from the '14 Decanter World Wine Awards, &
Bronze from the '14 International Wine Challenge!
95 Huon Hooke,
94 James Halliday,
92 WA,
91+ RJonWine,
91 ea Vinous (Tanzer, 7-8/'14) & WS,
90 Wine & Spirits,
"around 9/10" from vinography.com,
Silver from the '14 Decanter World Wine Awards, &
Bronze from the '14 International Wine Challenge!