Reviews & Ratings

2018 Jim Barry White Blends or Varietals "Assyrtiko"

Winery: Jim Barry

Vintage: 2018

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Assyrtiko"

Wine Category: White Blends or Varietals

Grape blend: 100% Assyrtiko

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Clare Valley

State or country: Australia

Price: $30

Cases produced: 50

KWG Score: 89.7 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: November 1, 2019

Wine Review: This almost clear colored Assyritiko from Australia is very good. It opens with a faint yellow grapefruit bouquet with hints of lime and tangerine. On the palate, this wine is light to medium bodied, balanced and juicy. The flavor profile is a very tasty mineral influenced light lime with notes of quinine and green apple. The finish is dry and fades away nicely. This wine is very food friendly and would pair well with baked breaded bay scallops. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: Clear, palest straw color in the glass. The wine opens with citrus blossom and Meyer Lemon aromas combined with honeydew melon and baking spice. A textural and well weighted wine with great concentration. Lemon and melon flavors with a hint of flint and a saline edge. A great line of crisp acidity, finishing with a fine talc like finish. Super refreshing, a great match for fresh Australian seafood.

Buy it: Use 1000 Corks to find stores that sell Jim Barry 2018 Assyrtiko.