2016 Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Shiraz

The Thorn Clarke family has a long history in the Barossa spanning over 6 generations and today with over 270 hectares of vineyard spread across four sites in the Barossa and Eden Valley is one of the region’s largest grape growers and winemakers. The outstanding 2016 Shotfire Shiraz showcases the families impeccable resources and winemaking skills. Maturation took place in American oak, 40% new, for a period of 14 months.

Packed with rich opulent fruits this lavish production from Thorn-Clarke delivers terrific bang for your buck.

Superb colour featuring an inky black core and a deep dark purple black hue. Ascending from the glass are pronounced ripe blackberry, liquorice and dark chocolate aromatics with toasty vanillin oak, confectionary and pepper also chiming in. Jam packed with flavour and delivering terrific value this bold, traditionally styled Barossa Shiraz is awash with succulent ripe blackberry, dark plum, liquorice and subtle dark chocolate fruits. Underlying elements of toasty oak and blackpepper follow on. The seductive, opulent feel of the fruit counterpointed by robust tannins which provide some chewiness to the finish. Excellent length with a long ripe blackberry, liquorice, dark plum, toasty vanillin oak and blackpepper aftertaste.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%