Having already purchases a small Shiraz vineyard on the Armagh flats in 1964, it was Jim Barry's intention to devote the entire Lodge Hill vineyard to premium Riesling. However while Jim was pottering around with his trusty shovel, digging here and there, he discovered a very different soil profile on a small north facing slope. Warmer than the rest of the property Jim decided it was the perfect place for premium Shiraz vines. The rest is history.
Fruit from the Lodge Hill vineyard has been an important contributor to the Jim Barry portfolio over the past two decades but in recent years hasn't received recognition in its own right.
"It's the perfect environment for low-yielding shiraz vines. It looks like soil that's good enough to drink and the rich earthiness is reflected in wines made from the block." says Peter Barry of Jim Barry Wines. The soil in the shiraz vineyard consists of about 40-50 centimetres of rich, chocolaty loam over rock consisting of almost vertical sheets. The cracks between the sheets have been filled with soil, providing passage for the vine roots and free drainage.
Boccaccio Cellars offers real time shipping rates at checkout. These are heavily subsidised rates directly from Australia Post and will vary depending on your postcode.
Unfortunately, due to the ever increasing costs of postage we are unable to offer free shipping any longer. Postal increases have seen the average box of wine range from $30-$60, which can represent up to 500% of the cost of the average bottle of wine.
Your postal costs are calculated on the following factors:
- Where in Australia you are shipping to (Where rural postcodes obviously attract a higher charge)
- What in Australia you are shipping (Beer and water for example, are calculated in real time without any additional subsidy. This is because the margins for these products are minimal). Dry goods attract a discounted flat fee of $12 per carton (Calculated by gross weight).
Pickups on all items are encouraged.
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