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Jim Barry The McRae Wood Shiraz (Museum Release) 1999 75cl Code: Country: Region: Category: Barcode: Australia Clare Valley Australian Red Wine 9314487217983 Description: The wine is deep red to black in colour. The nose displays spicy aromas of sweet plum, blackberry and liquorice. The palate carries rich fruit characters and velvety tannins followed by a long, elegant finish with plums. Some time ago a decision was made to hold back a portion of three great vintages of the McRae Wood - 1998, 1999 and 2000 - to illustrate the advantage of ageing red wines of this calibre. The 1999 vintage was excellent. A dry summer and good rains just before harvest ensured the vines were in perfect health, and this is reflected in the rich fruit and deep colour of the wine. Background Information: This Shiraz honours the vision of pioneer Clare Valley winemaker Jim Barry. In 1964 Jim purchased 70 acres of prime land from Duncan McRae Wood and planted his first vineyard with Shiraz. It was an inspired choice of both grape variety and location. The vineyard is situated 350 metres above sea level and is a mixture of three types of soil, terra rossa, black alluvial and red loam over limestone. Shiraz vines for this wine are all taken from the original Armagh vineyard plantings. BUY 2 FOR £24.98 EACH. SAVE £10.00 !! (+ FREE Waiter's Friend with 6 or more Bottles) Size: Body: ABV: Ideal with: Availability: 75cl 13.5% In Stock Price: £29.97 (inc. vat) Special Offers: Quantity: