Jim Clendenen

Clendenen Family Vineyards

Bien Nacido Estate Plantings Rosé Mondeuse 2022

Apple blossom, red apple skin, underripe blackberry, stone fruit, orange pith, flint, and chalk. Loads of acid and all around structure. Undergoes malolactic and ages in neutral oak.
Has all the right stuff for further cellaring.
Hard to find. Far more complex than many of the tasting notes give it credit for.
— 12 days ago

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Jim Barry

The Benbournie Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Ted
9.2

Wanted to try something different. Very good with fresh jam aromas when opened. Soft tannins. — 3 months ago

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Jim Barry

Clare Valley Assyrtiko 2023

A beautiful wine accompanied by amazing Greek food. — 7 months ago

Jim Barry

The Armagh Clare Valley Shiraz 2002

Note to self: Somewhat more evolved than expected. So check another bottle soon. — 17 days ago

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Jim Barry

The McRae Wood Clare Valley Shiraz

Absolutely smashing. Great balance and covertly boozy. Toffee-ish ballast resolves into bright red fruits. So drink-able — 24 days ago

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Claret Red Bordeaux Blend 2010

Wow!! Still so vibrant and articulate at 13 years old… This field blend of 2nd/3rd choice selections is, in excellent harvest, better than 98% of other vineyards best first choice barrels. 46 Merlot… 31CS, 15 PV, 8% cab franc. 10. Provided such rich sugar, but Jim was able to maintain structure and phenolic equal by picking at the right time. — 4 months ago

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Jim Barry

The Cover Drive Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Dried cherry, savoury herbs, rose petal, gravel. Plenty of acidity. Fine, but not worth the coin. 89. — 17 days ago

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