2023 Jim Barry Lodge Hill Riesling

Consistently one of the best value expressions of Clare Valley's signature style.

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The 2023 Jim Barry Lodge Hill Riesling is consistently one of the best value expressions of Clare Valley's signature style.

Jim Barry Wines, established in 1974, remains a pillar of the region, now invigorated by the third generation of the Barry family. The Lodge Hill Vineyard, set nearly 500 metres above sea level, benefits from cool nights and concentrated sunlight, fostering Riesling with vibrant acidity and early-ripening citrus character.

This Riesling opens with aromas of lime juice, citrus blossom, and white peach, leading to a palate brimming with intense brown lime, dried lime leaves, and a tangy Bickford’s lime juice finish.

Recognised with a trophy for Best Riesling at the 2023 Perth Royal Wine Awards and multiple gold medals and strong critic reviews, the 2023 Lodge Hill Riesling is just unbeatable value!

94 points
"This has wonderful intensity of the variety, pristine nature, excellent persistence of flavour, a sense of compact succulence to texture and a flourish of mixed citrus at its beating heart. Citrus blossom floral notes lead more classic lemon-lime juice, there's some talc and lavender notes meshed in, the wine lifted with pink grapefruit tang. It drives with exceptional energy and sits aptly in the dictionary alongside the words: 'Classic Clare Riesling'. And kudos for that."
- Mike Bennie (Halliday Wine Companion)

94 points
"Pale-ish colour, dried wildflower aromas, talcum powder, slate and lemon, the palate delicate and refined, fresh and dry, subtle and focused, beautifully harmonious and charmingly flavoured."
- Huon Hooke (The Real Review)

93 points
"Lilac and spice, lime and lemongrass. It’s a juicy wine, all the lemon and lime, a pear skin feel to texture, bright acidity, a big burst of flavour, and a ginger and zest of lime finish of good length. Plenty of spice. Action packed."
- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)

Originally a pastoral run dating back to 1839, and originally named Wolta Wolta, Jim Barry purchased the land for The Lodge Hill Vineyard in 1977 as he was sure it would “produce some of the best Riesling in the Clare Valley.” Situated at 480 meters above sea level and situated on the Eastern Ranges of the Clare Valley, the grapes at our Lodge Hill Vineyard are exposed to concentrated bursts of sunlight and cool nights which encourage slower ripening. This helps deliver beautiful natural acidity and citrus characters that ripen early because of the small crop it produces. Gentle pressing and a rapid move into the fermentation allows the natural fruit flavours to be preserved.

Trophy for best Riesling, Gold Medal - 2023 Perth Royal Wine Awards

Gold Medal, 96 Points - 2023 Royal Queensland Wine Show

Gold Medal, 95 Points - 2023 Sydney Royal Wine Show

Gold Medal, 95 Points - 2023 Royal Adelaide Wine Show

94 points - "From the Lodge Hill vineyard, which sits at nearly 500 metres above sea level, a higher point for riesling vines in the Clare Valley. This has wonderful intensity of the variety, pristine nature, excellent persistence of flavour, a sense of compact succulence to texture and a flourish of mixed citrus at its beating heart. Citrus blossom floral notes lead more classic lemon-lime juice, there's some talc and lavender notes meshed in, the wine lifted with pink grapefruit tang. It drives with exceptional energy and sits aptly in the dictionary alongside the words: 'Classic Clare Riesling'. And kudos for that." - Mike Bennie (Halliday Wine Companion)

94 points - "Pale-ish colour, dried wildflower aromas, talcum powder, slate and lemon, the palate delicate and refined, fresh and dry, subtle and focused, beautifully harmonious and charmingly flavoured." - Huon Hooke (The Real Review)

93 points - "Lilac and spice, lime and lemongrass. It’s a juicy wine, all the lemon and lime, a pear skin feel to texture, bright acidity, a big burst of flavour, and a ginger and zest of lime finish of good length. Plenty of spice. Action packed." - Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)

92+ points - "The 2023 The Lodge Hill Riesling is lean and taut, and it totally spirals through the finish with an unbroken flow of chalky phenolics, talc acidity and juicy citrus fruit. This lovely Riesling will live an age." - Erin Larkin (The Wine Advocate)

Jim Barry

Jim Barry Wines is a family affair in the Clare Valley.

Founded by one of SA's most influential wine figures, this producer has been one of the most acclaimed in the region since it began in 1974.

They focus primarily on traditional Clare Valley varieties, with a myriad of laser-sharp Rieslings, powerful Shiraz and intense Cabernet blends making up the foundations of the range. With a sprawling range including everything from super-premium to top value, they are considered a cornerstone of the Clare with classic wines that develop beautifully in the cellar given time.

Now, with the third generation of Barrys - Sam, Tom and Olivia - now in charge of the winemaking, marketing and business development, there is a new energy about the brand and there are plenty of exciting new things on the horizon.

Peter, Tom & Sam Barry - Clare Valley Jim Barry

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