Price Drop: Jarressa Estate 'Harold' Barbed Wire Shiraz 2017

This Harold Barbed Wire Shiraz earned its exceptional 95-point Wine Orbit rating through its perfect expression of Barossa terroir and winemaking excellence. The wine showcases the region's signature rich, full-bodied style with complex layers of black cherry, plum, and liquorice that develop beautifully in the glass. Jarressa Estate's multi-generational expertise shines through in the wine's balance between power and elegance, creating a shiraz that captures everything great about premium Barossa winemaking.

The 2017 vintage in Barossa was exceptional for shiraz, producing wines with concentrated fruit flavours and excellent structure that are now reaching their drinking prime. At six years of age, this Harold shiraz has developed beautiful secondary characteristics while retaining its vibrant fruit core. The vintage's warm, dry conditions allowed for optimal phenolic ripeness, contributing to the wine's full-bodied palate weight and the complex liquorice notes that complement the primary black cherry and plum flavours.

This rich, full-bodied shiraz is perfect for hearty dishes that can match its intensity and complement its black cherry and liquorice flavours. Think slow-cooked lamb shanks with rosemary, grilled ribeye steaks, or rich game dishes like venison with juniper berries. The wine's robust tannin structure and concentrated fruit also pair beautifully with aged hard cheeses or dark chocolate desserts, while its Barossa heritage makes it a natural match for barbecued meats with smoky, peppery rubs.

Jarressa Estate represents the best of Barossa's multi-generational winemaking tradition, with a family dedication to crafting wines that truly capture the region's essence. Their limited availability makes each release particularly sought-after by collectors and enthusiasts who understand quality Barossa shiraz. The Harold Barbed Wire range specifically showcases their ability to create wines that balance traditional Barossa richness with modern winemaking precision, resulting in consistently awarded wines that exemplify regional character.

The impressive collection of accolades, including gold medals from both the Asia International Wine Competition and New Zealand International Wine Show in 2019, demonstrates this wine's international appeal and consistent quality. These awards from diverse judging panels across different wine markets validate the wine's exceptional character and broad appeal. The Five Stars Wine Orbit rating further confirms its status as a premium example of Barossa shiraz, making it a wine that performs well both in competition and in the glass for discerning drinkers.