Collectors Tasting experience - incredible! We had an incredible Collectors Tasting experience at Jim Barry. George (10/10 for wine knowledge, storytelling skill prowess and good humour) took us on a journey from whites to reds, ending on sampling three vintages of Armargh Shiraz as a highlight. As a committed Riesling girl, the opportunity to compare vintages of Florita Riesling was also a delight. Coincidentally, the 2025 Armagh was being sampled in the lab and we were able to have a taste just as we were finishing up - what a treat! Highly recommend this premium experience to wine lovers visiting the region.

Jim Barry Clare - my favourite winery Loved the immerson tasting
Julie was a fantastic host. Explained each wine and face helpful Tips

A very big thank you to George for the wonderful tasting today at the Cellar Door.
The Single Vineyard Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Malbec are exceptional wines for the price.
If you're coming to the Clare Valley make sure to call in and see George and taste some of the best wines on offer from the iconic Jim Barry Wines.

Julie what a legend! Incredible experience, what a personable and lovely wine tasting. We really appreciated how Julie shared her knowledge and how she took care of us. Highly recommend!

The highlight of our visit to Clare Valley We signed up for the Armagh Experience, and had a wonderful time.

Our experience at Jim Barry Wines was one of the highlights of our Clare Valley visit. The tasting felt incredibly comfortable, cosy and intimate, more like being welcomed into a friend’s home than attending a formal cellar door experience.

Our hostess, Sue, was exceptional — warm, engaging and deeply knowledgeable. Rather than simply presenting the wines, she shared the stories behind the winery, the vineyards and the family in a way that felt like a conversation around a dinner table. Her passion for the wines was genuine and infectious, making the entire experience both educational and enjoyable.

The thoughtfully prepared cheese and snack platter was a wonderful touch, complementing the wines beautifully and helping to bring out different layers of flavour throughout the tasting. Combined with the relaxed atmosphere and outstanding hospitality, it was a memorable experience that we would highly recommend to anyone visiting Clare Valley.

Fantastic wine tasting at the cellar door. I choose the discovery tasting - 5 wines for $15. The member of staff was perfect, knowledgeable, interested, looking after 5 different groups.
There was a good choice of wines and you could go at whatever pace you wanted to.
The tasting was free with $50 spend.
Lovely views.
I recommend.

Good visit George is very knowegable and helpful. Bought some nice wines here

We had an amazing tasting at Jim Barry yesterday. The wines are incredible and so varied in style and price, there is something here for everyone! George was brilliant and so knowledgeable and approachable, he made such an effort to make sure we had a special experience!

Amazing wine tasting experience today at Jim Barry cellar door! The experience was relaxed, educational with fantastic unique wines that you won’t find anywhere else.
George looked after us and he was brilliant. He is very knowledgeable and really happy to share his insights.
Jim Barry is a well known South Australian winery but today we were able to sample and buy some brilliant award winning smaller batch wines.
The best wine tasting experience in the Clare Valley!

We dropped in with our dog for a last minute tasting (did not book). We focused on the Rieslings and of course, they did not disappoint.
Our cellar door manager was knowledgeable but also afforded us some privacy whilst checking in with other guests.
We gratefully appreciated the opportunity for our dog to come into the cool cellar door on a hot 34°C summer day.
As per most Australian wineries, they charge a small feel for the tasting which is then taken off any purchase (completely acceptable and appropriate to compensate for staffing and time).

Great wine tasting experience. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys the knowledge along with good humour & stories On our first visit to Jim Barry’s in April 2024, George was our host. He amazed me with his depth of wine and glassware knowledge.
Needless to say, it was a must on our next visit (Dec 2025) to bring my grown up children to share this wonderful experience in tasting Assyrtiko and The Armagh, amongst the wine tasting selection of our choosing. Sue was our host and we loved her knowledge, friendliness and helpfulness.
I always look forward to my deliveries so I can continue to enjoy great wine, gift to special friends and make great memories when sharing a bottle with my family.
Thank you to the staff of Jim Barry for enhancing our wine tasting experience. You are an asset to the business.

Feels Like Visiting Old Friends But With Better Wine My partner and I visited Jim Barry Wines to celebrate my birthday, and we booked The Armagh Experience. It ended up being a great day out, which we truly enjoyed. if you are heading out to Clare, I would highly recommend this experience, well worth the price tag!

Our tasting was with Sue, who was warm, relaxed, and incredibly knowledgeable. She explained everything in such an easy, enjoyable way. A cheese and snack platter was waiting for us, along with expertly set glasses, and the view overlooking the rolling hills and Armagh vines, just beautiful.

What really made the day exceptional was Sue, she made us feel like part of the family. It didn’t feel like a formal tasting at all, more like sharing drinks with a friend who really loves what they do. We, of course, picked out a few special wines to take home.

From the moment we arrived to when we left, we felt genuinely welcomed and looked after. Sue, you are a treasure and we personally thank you for the most excellent experience.

Thank you, Jim Barry Wines, for such a lovely experience.

Thanks for a great cellar door experience George. We loved the tasting notes and background. Your knowledge was impressive, as was your dry sense of humour. Thanks for making our first visit to Clare Valley wonderful.

Great wine and service George took care of us for a tasting. Some stunning Clare Valley wines.
The Assyrtiko was amazing and unique to Jim Barry, recommend tasting.

A very memorable tasting experience. George (the cellar door manager) went above beyond to showcase the best this legendary, high quality winery, has to offer. His description of the wines really brought them alive. It is a joy to spend time with someone so knowledgable and enthusiastic about their product. Thanks George, and thank, you to the team behind Jim Barry Wines. Quality is it's own reward.

We just had a tasting at Jim Barry winery and were looked after by George. George went above and beyond for us - educating us about the wines, prompt service, and friendly nature. Jim Barry is the perfect place to go no matter the size of your party. Hopefully George is working because he is a king!

We were at Jim Barry Winery on May 13 and had a fantastic time! George and Sue were such warm hosts. Sue, the cellar manager, shared the winery’s history and Clare Valley’s unique geography. George’s wine knowledge was impressive, explaining each wine clearly, especially the amazing Armagh and Florita ,we all loved them! Lunch with fresh local food was super delicious and paired perfectly with the wines. Everyone enjoyed so much! Highly recommend this lovely winery for a fun, tasty experience!

I highly recommend spending some time here. I am the biggest fan of JB so when I accidentally stumbled across their Cellar Door boy I was was chuffed with myself. The man behind the bar was super nice and helpful. The tours weren't on during my time here but I'll definitely be coming back. I was able to buy a few wines from here and do some taste testing. Highly recommend

Great Day at Jim Barry Wines Had a great day at Jim Barry Wines Clare Cellar Door and vineyards facilitated by Olivia. Considerable discussion within the group as to which of wonderful wines on show where best. I loved the Florita vintages on show, but it is had to go past the Armagh.

We had the most wonderful time wine tasting at Jim Barry, George was so knowledgeable and gave us so much insight into the wines and background stories! Will definitely be back!

Sue was very knowledgeable and a great host. Would recommend to anyone traveling through Clare

Lovely Cellar Door experience with a variety of grape varieties, all wines were marvellous.
Very experienced and thoughtful staff.
Tasting fee of $15 which is only waived if spending $50 or more.

Fantastic relaxed but super informative tasting with George - a passionate and knowledgeable advocate! Love Jim Barry wines and was excited to visit the cellar door

As we knew many of the wines, the host George was super flexible and curated a special tasting experience just for us

As we tasted, he entertained us not just with the history and philosophy but also chatted very knowledgeably about comparisons and differing styles both in Clare, wider South Australia and indeed the world ( we’re from Europe)

He was informative, relaxed, amusing and a great ambassador for Jim Barry Wines - his passion shone through

Really made it a fabulous experience

Thank you George!

Very good wines in a pleasant setting The only comment I have to make is that the delicious wine tasting was slightly spoilt by the $10 tasting per person redeemable on each $50 spent. A bit steep when other well known wineries don’t have a tasting fee! However our attendant was knowledgeable and efficient. The wines were wonderful as always.

Fabulous wine tasting experience with George. Such a wealth of knowledge and passion, he’s a real asset to the region! Wine was awesome too 😉

We visited the cellar door today and had one of our best wine tasting experiences ever. George was unbelievable, so passionate and engaging, very friendly. Would definitely recommend a stop here to try some incredible wines coupled with an unreal service.

Enjoyed a chilly, leisurely Saturday afternoon at the cellar doo with George who was friendly, informative & generous with his knowledge & tastings :-) The Assyrtiko is unique, but the Clare Valley Cabernet Malbec & Armagh Shiraz were definitely worth tasting. Hand cream in the bathroom was a nice side bonus & don’t forget to smell the roses (literally). Thanks George

Jim Barry’s hospitality is unmatched. My partner and I went in the florita tasting experience and had one of the best experiences we’d had all trip. Not only was the wine exceptional and paired with an amazing cheese board, the host Olivia, treated us like family. We came away feeling more knowledgeable about the wines and region as well as experiencing that famous local hospitality. We cannot thank Jim Barry, and especially Olivia enough for such a special little escape. We certainly will be back.

More than a Quick Stop. The setting is great, well presented.
After a slow start our host warmed up to the guests, shared fantastic stories and facts about the history, wine making and the special wines.
The wines are very good, the service better and the presentation even better.
Definitely recommended for more than a quick stop.

Whilst a smaller sized cellar door, it did not disappoint with the tasting experience. George was a wealth of knowledge and his pairing recommendations were spot on.
We were fortunate to spend time with Sam and it was amazing to hear first hand from a direct family descendent and hear about the strong future of this family brand and their dedication to the industry.
Thank you again!!

Excellent tasting A young guy served us but he was obviously keen and had very good knowledge. This meant we had the opportunity to talk in depth about the wines and about others not tasted. We had an excellent tasting of some lovely wines. We were also fortunate to get to meet the man himself: Jim Barry.

Had THE most memorable experience at the cellar door on Thursday, 25th January - George was so amazing, so passionate, went above and beyond to share the incredible wines at Jim Barry!

Absolutely incredible experience. George took us through the Immersion tasting and bestowed upon us so much knowledge and marvelous wines, and they were very accommodating of our Kelpie. Highly recommended!

Lives up to it's reputation with amazing riesling but also fabulous red wine. Simple cellar door layout, nothing fancy. Our tasting guide was very helpful, knowledgeable and generous with tastes of wine not on the list like aged riesling and even a vintage Armagh. It's easy to see why Clare Valley is so famous. The Armagh was amazing. I certainly agree with the notion that 2 Armaghs are better value for money than one Grange!

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After visiting the Saturday markets in Clare, we headed off to Jim Barry Wines cellar door. Nice venue and wines, great wine tasting service.
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Absolutely amazing experience at this cellar door. Person who was working (sorry I forgot your name) was an absolute legend. Knew all the wines, and was able to talk in detail about seperate vineyards and vintages. As a fellow industry worker, this is how customer service should be done. Bought two cases, and I’ll probably get some more. Visited probably 40-50 cellar doors across McLaren Vale as well as Barossa/Eden/Clare Valley in the last week - definitely the best experience I have had. 100/100

First and best winery of the day thanks to the expert guidance of George at the cellar door. Highly recommend this Clare valley experience.

Great wines and George rocks. Immersion tasting w the Darling Wife and Learning Daughter. Fabulously presented by George who managed us and various multitudes who drifted into the tasting room over the course of events with aplomb.

I bought way too much wine as a result.

Had a fantastic tasting with George, who was very knowledgeable and passionate about the wines and expertly picked out wines to match our preferences.

Highly recommend the Immersion Tasting at Jim Barry. Great wines to try and the experience was very informative and friendly! Wonderful.

Be aware the place is very elegant but small with no much view or outside sitting. If it is busy is hard because seating is small and service area is small too. besides that the wine is very good and the girls behind the counter very friendly.

Really nice cellar door, the cellar door manager on the day was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the wines and the Clare valley region. Great range of wines to try, particular favourite is the Greek assyrtiko variety.

wine food with a family experience great wine and great family with a personal touch A winery and family that cater for all. including accommodation as required

Don’t buy their wine. These people are rude, or at least one of their reps is. And I am afraid I can’t quite tell the origin of their rudeness. I hope it has nothing to do with me having an accent in my English.

Nice wines and excellent service We had a really good tasting here. The person helping us was quite knowledgeable about their wines and we liked most of them but chose two to bring home that we really liked.

Fantastic wine tasting at Jim Barry’s. The matching cheese is a good option to take.

Jim Barry wines with George Arrived late Easter Sunday to find George providing excellent service and knowledge of the great Jim Barry wines. Well done George- thanks much

Great wine tasting experience. My favourite of all the wineries we visited in the Clare on our last trip.

Excellent wine tasting experience! Sue was very knowledgeable and provided us with an interesting history of Jim Barry wines. Along with the beautiful wines we received a tasty platter.

The $10 wine tasting fee was very reasonable and was deducted from purchase of wine. Brilliant wines and a great guide. JB continues to make seriously good wines and they are well priced too. When in the Clare Valley, Jim Barry this is a must!

Essential wine visit at the Clare Valley Cathy and George at the Cellar door tasting were outstanding hosts. We were also extremely fortunate to meet Peter Barry, current owner and son of the original winemaker, Jim Barry. Peter gave us an extraordinary insight to the history and current activity. It was a great privilege to become his guests. The wines are outstanding and we left with bottles of Wolta Wolta (a Riesling collaboration with Germany) and Armagh, the top Shiraz. Jim Barry wines not to be missed at the Clare Valley.

An incredible tasting experience with a mix of great wines and a snack board to go with it. Staff are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about their craft and very generous with the tastings. They have great deals at the cellar door as well. Highly highly recommended.

A must visit in Clare Just wanted to compliment Cathy who hosted our tasting today, She was so knowledgeable and interesting. Made us feel very welcome and a great representative of the winery. Wines were amazing!