Jim Barry Wines is marking a milestone moment at the 2025 CCL Label Clare Valley Wine Show, with second-generation leader Peter Barry awarded the Ben Mitchell Perpetual Trophy for Viticulturist of the Year in the same year he formally handed leadership of the family winery to his sons, Tom and Sam Barry.

The honour recognises Peter’s four decades of dedication to viticulture in the Clare Valley and beyond. Having joined the family business in 1977 and served as Managing Director since 1985, Peter has overseen Jim Barry Wines’ growth into one of Australia’s most respected wine brands.

In 2024, he was inducted into the Clare Valley Wine Hall of Fame alongside his late father, Jim Barry.

“I am honoured to win the Viticulturist award. Our vineyards are at the centre of everything we do. My father, Jim Barry, taught us to tend the vines from a very young age, so I really have spent my life caring for them,” Peter said.

“Dad would have been 100 years old this year, and I know he would be looking down and smiling at what we have achieved. Our family has always championed Clare Valley Riesling, so to see The Florita recognised again is particularly special.”

Jim Barry Wines also achieved significant success at the 2025 Clare Valley Wine Show, receiving 10 trophies, including Best Exhibitor of Show and Best Wine of Show, alongside recognition for Riesling, Cabernet, Shiraz, GSM, and fortified wines.

Earlier this year, Peter formally passed the baton to his sons Tom and Sam, who now share the role of Co-Managing Directors. Tom continues as Director of Winemaking and Sam as Director of Sales, supported by their sister Olivia (Brand Ambassador) and Tom’s wife, Olivia Hoffmann-Barry (Director of Marketing).

“It’s humbling to see Dad recognised with the Ben Mitchell Perpetual Trophy in the same year he entrusted us with the business,” said Sam Barry. Tom Barry added, “We’re proud to continue the family’s tradition while looking to the future. We aim to keep building on Dad and our grandparents’ standards — making wines that Clare Valley can be proud of.”2025 Clare Valley Wine Show – Jim Barry Wines Trophies

• Best Wine of Show (Jim Barry Perpetual Trophy) – 2022 Barry & Sons Cabernet

• Best Exhibitor of Show – Jim Barry Wines

• Viticulturist of the Year (Ben Mitchell Perpetual Trophy) – Peter Barry

• Best Single Vineyard Wine – 2017 The Florita Riesling

• Best Dry Red from Exhibition Sections – 2022 Barry & Sons Cabernet

• Best Vintage Section Dry Red (Carl Sobels Perpetual Trophy) – 2023 The Farm Cabernet Sauvignon

• Best Vintage Section Other Dry Red – 2024 Barry & Sons GSM

• Best Vintage Section Cabernet Sauvignon – 2023 The Farm Cabernet Sauvignon

• Best Exhibition Section Dry Riesling (2023 Vintage & Older) – 2017 The Florita Riesling

• Best Fortified Wine of Show – 1975 Jim Barry Tawny