Jim Barry Watervale Riesling 2024

Drink it now or cellar for up to 15 years. No need to decant.

Founded in the late 1950s in Australia’s Clare Valley, the Jim Barry winery is one of the region's most renowned, having been awarded "Winery of the Year" in 2020 by James Halliday. Famous for its exceptional Shiraz, the estate focuses on identifying vineyards capable of producing top-quality grapes and allowing their character to shine through in the finished wine.

The Riesling grapes are sourced from a south- or east-facing parcel of the famous Florita vineyard in Watervale, Clare Valley. Here, the vines benefit from a Mediterranean climate featuring significant diurnal temperature variation and good protection from hot northerly winds. These conditions foster the pure expression of the variety, allowing for the development of a rich aromatic profile and a pronounced streak of acidity. Following a night harvest, fermentation takes place at controlled temperatures using selected yeasts.

The result is an expressive, vibrant wine that embodies all the variety's distinctive characteristics. Its aromatic profile is expansive and exuberant, featuring notes of lemon and lime zest and grapefruit juice interwoven with floral hints of jasmine and mineral touches of wet slate. On the palate, it is lively, with razor-sharp acidity and a taut structure. It is juicy, mouth-watering, refined, and generous, with a long, citrusy, mineral finish. A superb example of Australian Riesling with excellent aging potential. Try it with oysters, sushi, and sashimi.