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Jim Barry’s Philosophy “Own the vineyards to develop the best fruit flavours
possible and retain these flavours during winemaking.”
Certain names resonate strongly within the halls of Australian wine history. Jim Barry is one such name. It was
Jim Barry’s drive and community spirit that helped shape South Australia’s Clare Valley as a benchmark producer
of world class Riesling and cemented its place as one of Australia’s premier wine regions.
Jim Barry Wines has a strong lineage. Jim himself was the first qualified winemaker in the Clare Valley. Wife,
Nancy, proved a driving force in the formation of Jim Barry Wines and sons, Peter, Mark & John were involved in
the company’s rise. Peter Barry became managing director in 1985. Today Peter’s children Tom, Sam and Olivia
work for Jim Barry Wines as winemaker, commercial manager and brand ambassador respectively. Current
custodian’s, Peter & Sue Barry, are deeply proud that Jim Barry Wines is still family owned, with three
generations of Roseworthy graduates.
The Barry family name is synonymous with the Clare wine region and their deep ties to the local community
continue to this day.

Peter Barry -
Managing Director
since 1985

The Late Jim Barry The Barry Brothers - Tom
& Sam Barry Third
Sometimes it takes longer than a lifetime to do a Generation Family
lifetime's work. . . Winemaker and
it's now up to my children.” Commercial Manager
Jim Barry (1925 – 2004)