Thorn-Clarke Single Vineyard Selection Shiraz 2018
- Rich, full-bodied
- Barossa
Hailing from the northern end of the Barossa Ranges, this wine shows immense power. Thorn-Clarke have risen to become on of the largest family-owned estates in the region, allowing them to choose from a variety of expressions from the cool of the Eden valley, to the intense Barossa styles. This one is not for the faint of heart, with density and weight behind it to ensure itâs long lived success through years in the cellar. Although it could easily be a case of overblown intensity from the vines in the extremities of the northern site, the evening harvest has retained impressive fruit purity which bursts with raspberries and cherries, with a generous dash of black pepper. Seeing 18 months in old French oak, itâs full to the brim of class and generosity. Let us tell you, this is a true Barossa character.Â
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Tyson Stelzer
âFrom the Canyon Block at the St Kitts vineyard. Matured 18 months in old oak barrels. The Barossa's most northerly vineyard has produced a tangy, vibrant and medium-bodied style. Yet it's deep in colour and strong in its firm, fine, bony tannin shell. Acid and tannin unite to mark out a long future, confirmed by a long finish.â
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Specs
- Region
- Barossa
- Vintage
- 2018
- Cellaring
- 2036
- Preservatives
- Sulphites
- Alcohol by Vol.
- 14.0%
- Closure
- Screwcap
- Bottle Vol
- 750mL
- Blend Info
- â
- Serving Temp.
- 14.0°C
Producer
Thorn-Clarke
Synonymous with success and quality, Thorne-Clarke is truly a first-class family business that shows no signs of slowing down. Since its inception in the Australian wine industry in 1987, Thorn-Clarke adapted the simple, age-old saying "you can't make good wine from bad grapes" which continues to inspire them 27 years on. Considered a stalwart of the Barossa, Thorne-Clarke's rich history within the region goes back to six generations of proud Barossan winemaking and craftsmanship, so it seemed natural that husband-and--wife team David and Cheryl Clarke (ne Thorn) would start up their own namesake winery. A permanent fixture in South Australia, the hardworking team spearheaded by Helen McCarthy since 2011 continue to wave the flag for distinct, world-class wines which showcase the best of the region. Celebrated as one of the largest family-owned estate-based businesses in the Barossa, Thorn-Clarke are proud owners of four vineyards (Two in the Barossa Valley for reds and two in the Eden Valley for whites) which have produced an impressive range of award winning wines for almost three decades.
Region
Barossa
Confusingly, the Barossa Zone (aka 'Barossa') encompasses the Eden and Barossa Valley regions (the word 'Valley' being the key differentiator). If you don't want all your eggs in one basket, or all your shiraz from one region, this is one solid way to get some complexity of layers (of course, it's not all about shiraz - ha! Yes it is). Despite being about the same area, Eden Valley only has about 20% of the area under vine that its more famous neighbour manages. But it's no surprise that you'll find many of the big and boutique players sourcing their most expensive wines from a little higher than the Barossa Valley floor. So if you see a wine labelled as 'Barossa', you might just be looking at something that extra bit special.