Jim Barry

The Florita Clare Valley Riesling

9.111 ratings

9.17 pro ratings

Clare Valley, Mount Lofty Ranges, South Australia, Australia

Riesling

Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Fruit Desserts, Meaty & Oily Fish, Duck, Goat & Feta Cheese, Blue Cheese

Top Notes For

9.5

The chosen white wine for the Downs Club Magnum dinner This was a cellar release from Jim Barry recently purchased by the Club. Noticeable Kerosene aromas. Lime and mineral on the palate developing toasty maturity. A long life ahead coming from magnum. The Florita vineyard was famous in the 70s and 80s for the brilliant long lived Riesling made by John Vickery for the Leo Buring label. This wine given 98 points by James Halliday.

The chosen white wine for the Downs Club Magnum dinner This was a cellar release from Jim Barry recently purchased by the Club. Noticeable Kerosene aromas. Lime and mineral on the palate developing toasty maturity. A long life ahead coming from magnum. The Florita vineyard was famous in the 70s and 80s for the brilliant long lived Riesling made by John Vickery for the Leo Buring label. This wine given 98 points by James Halliday.

Dec 8th, 2021

9.0

Just a damn fine example of the area and varietal.

Just a damn fine example of the area and varietal.

Apr 10th, 2015

9.0

Yes, mineral while still retaining its floral notes

Yes, mineral while still retaining its floral notes

Oct 25th, 2015

9.3

A superb Aussie Riesling

A superb Aussie Riesling

May 25th, 2015

8.9

Nico had this 9 years ago

Nico had this 9 years ago

Mar 7th, 2015

9.1

Ollie had this 9 years ago

Ollie had this 9 years ago

Nov 5th, 2014

Louis Schofield

Sommelier/Wine Merchant East End Cellars

9.7

Louis had this 10 years ago

Louis had this 10 years ago

Oct 4th, 2014

Winemaker Some Young Punks Wines

9.2

Col had this 10 years ago

Col had this 10 years ago

Aug 22nd, 2014

Winemaker Chateau Ghetto, Cellar Stag's Leap Wine Cellars,

8.6

Ry had this 10 years ago

Ry had this 10 years ago

Feb 9th, 2014

Michael Spurritt

8.5

Michael had this 3 years ago

Michael had this 3 years ago

Nov 5th, 2020