Chair’s Choice Trophy – Royal Hobart Wine Show 2023
Gold Medal & 95/100 – Royal Hobart Wine Show 2023
Gold Medal & 95/100 – Melbourne Royal Wine Awards 2023
Winery notes (2023 Vintage)
"Located fifteen kilometres south of Clare township, the tiny village of Watervale is nestled in South Australia’s Clare Valley and is internationally renowned for the quality of its Rieslings. A consistently awarded wine since its first release in 1974, our Watervale Riesling is picked from select parcels of vines that achieve ripeness with naturally high acid levels.
Explosive florals, fresh lime, and citrus combine with a hint of rockmelon and wet limestone on the nose. The entry is driven by the nose, with a heap of fruit weight. Chalky in texture with white floral, citrus flavours, and a juicy finish."
92/100 Mike Bennie, James Halliday's Wine Companion (2023 Vintage)
"The milestone of 50 consecutive vintages of this wine comes about with this release; a golden anniversary for a significant Australian wine. This release is attractive for its raciness and zesty, citrus-driven feel. Scents of orange blossom, preserved lime, ginger and blackcurrant. The palate a melange of various citrus, orangey almost with squeezes of lemon and lime, some talc-like elements and a tightly wound, pink grapefruit juice finish. Very pleasurable here, even and flows well, perhaps a touch diffuse in fruit character but a passable thing in a distinct, vigorous and refreshing white wine."
91/100 Gary Walsh, The Wine Front, September 2023 (2023 Vintage)
"A slight smokiness, lavender, lime and lemon. A fair burst of flavour, quite juicy, with some peach in the mix, a little bit rugged, but has crunch and a finish of solid length with a slight quinine-like bitterness. No complaints. Ever reliable wine."
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You may also choose to 'pick up' your order from our wine shop at 188 Durham Street South, Christchurch.
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If for any reason you are not entirely happy with your order or you suspect that it may be affected by a quality issue, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will remedy the problem straight away. Contact us on (03) 3655134.
Note, for orders of 1 - 2 bottles we charge an additional $5 for packaging. To ensure the safety of the bottles we use specially designed posting boxes.
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Jim Barry Wines, a name synonymous with excellence in the Australian wine industry, is deeply rooted in the Clare Valley and Coonawarra regions. With a philosophy centred on vineyard ownership, the Barry family ensures that the quality of their wines begins in the vineyard. By meticulously managing 17 vineyards in the Clare Valley and two in the Coonawarra, they produce grapes of exceptional quality, leading to wines of unparalleled flavour and character.
The Armagh Vineyard, known for its Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec, yields small-berried, intensely flavoured grapes. Meanwhile, the Florita Vineyard is famed for its Riesling, offering a blend of historical significance and rich, concentrated flavours. The Lodge Hill Vineyard's unique soil profiles provide the ideal environment for low-yielding vines, producing wines with intense flavours and fine structure. Additionally, the Old Penola Cricket Ground Vineyard in Coonawarra contributes to their lineup with its Terra Rossa soil, perfect for crafting premium Cabernet Sauvignon.
These vineyards form the foundation of Jim Barry Wines, where each bottle reflects the dedication to quality and tradition that defines the Barry family’s winemaking legacy.
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Address: 33 Craig Hill Road, Clare
South Australia, 5453
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18/08/2024
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14/06/2024
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07/06/2024
Great place.
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31/05/2024
My favourite European wine store in Christchurch
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31/05/2024
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Hannah Zhang
25/05/2024
Have a wide selection which meant the particular bottle I was after was in stock which means a win for Mother's day
breilly72
09/05/2024
Simply the fastest service I’ve ever received. Amazing. Fabulous price too. Cant recommend highly enough.
Alli J
10/04/2024
All the way in Christchurch, but occasionally order from this store as it has wines I like that I can't source elsewhere, at a great price too. Always great service, and will keep using them.
Roger Parker
08/01/2024
Awesome selection of wines, lots of great beers, plus gin, whisky and more to boot. Great staff who can point you in the right direction to satisfy your needs.
Sam Coochey
03/01/2024
I had been searching for a very specific wine and I finally found it here. Not only did they have the wine I was searching for, they had a beautiful collection of other wines. If you are a wine lover, be sure to check out Vino Fino. The staff were very knowledgeable on the types of wine and the wine makers. I will be coming back again for sure.
Mere Pokai
02/01/2024
Great range and knowledgeable staff
Paul Bonini
02/01/2024
Whilst they don't have any serious competition they do stock some great wines and their specials often are just that!
Gary Downey
02/01/2024
Unfortunately I just think the service could have been friendlier. I knew what I wanted so should have been an easy customer so started telling my list to the not overly friendly person who asked me if I was ok. They didn’t have everything I wanted which I was fine with but then the two people at the till didn’t even say hello or offer any sort of acknowledgement which I think is quite rude. This was my first time in and I just felt like it should have been a little better. I’ve always thought these guys were the Ballantynes of the Christchurch Liqour scene but the inside just reminded me of a pop up warehouse. Sorry team, but I think you could look and be better.
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31/12/2023
Great selection of wines and helpful staff
Brian Kirkup
24/12/2023
A wine lover’s haven.
Antarctic Apes
17/12/2023
Best wine shop. Staff very knowledgeable and helpful. Lots of wines from around the world. The website is very good and informative too.
Clare Bray
06/12/2023
Don't look anywhere else as this is the best value, best service, and most experienced wine shop in town.
Steve Morgan
18/11/2023
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Dave Innes
06/09/2023
Best wine store in chch by a country mile
Mark Elliott
08/08/2023
They are so helpful when you are trying to find a particular type of wine. Easy parking and great service. Will be back again 😁
Debbie Baker
01/08/2023
Been a longtime customer here. Great range with reasonable prices. Free delivery over $150 if order online which is even better. Keep an eye on their deal and usually you can find some really great deals
Arata Nakaii
25/07/2023
Possibly the best wine shop in New Zealand. I've been coming here for 11+ years. Excellent, interesting wines at a range of price points; friendly, personal and knowledgeable service. If the wall of Sauv Blanc, Pinot Gris, Shiraz and Pinot Noir at the supermarket doesn't do it for you, you need to sign up for Vino Fino's email. They work hard to get sharp prices on very good wines.
Jacqui Nokes
25/07/2023
Great selection service and prices.
Colin Windleborn
03/07/2023
Good range
Alistair Dimond
26/06/2023
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윤정석
22/04/2023
Fantastic selection and the knowledge these guys have is incredible... they've earned my trust 100 % and never let me down.
Brian Burgess
03/03/2023
An amazing selection of wine from pretty much all over the planet! Price are decent too and for sure if you are good at spotting the right wine can get some amazing wines to a more than fair price! Parking is a bit of an issue but worst come to worst can park at the south city carpark and walk 100m!
Domenico Sclofani
18/01/2023
Great selection and great staff.
jeanne henderson
22/12/2022
Absolutely recommend the place, great prices, easy website and delivery same day.
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Yael Yardeni
10/12/2022
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