Jim Barry The Benbournie Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

The late Jim Barry was a pioneer of Australian table wine, graduating with the 17th diploma in winemaking in Australia. He went on to become the first qualified winemaker to work in the Clare Valley of South Australia and with his wife, Nancy, built a successful wine business, which has produced trophy-winning wines since its establishment in 1959. Today, the custodian of Jim Barry Wines is their second son Peter, who joined the family winery in 1977 and now works along side his own sons, Tom and Sam. 

Benbourie, in South Australia's Clare Valley, was settled in 1863 by local German Catholics. The tiny settlement comprised bout 15 mud huts surrounding a Roman Catholic chapel. Jim Barry's friend and gentleman neighbour, Duncan McRae Wood, solid him 70 acres on Benbournie Road in 1964 and, on this prime land, Jim planted his first vineyard to Cabernet Sauvignon.  

In 2006, the winery held back a small portion of the vintage with a view of releasing it as an aged wine once it had reached its full potential. 2006 was a benchmark year in the Clare Valley and this exceptional wine demonstrates their commitment to quality and longevity. 

The Finer Details
Style - Red Wine
Varietal - Cabernet Sauvignon
Country - Australia
Region - Clare Valley, South Australia
Vintage - 2006
Bottle Size - 750ml
ABV - 15.5%