2220 Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Barossa Quartage

91 Points James Halliday
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A classic Bordeaux blend style made in the Barossa. Cabernet dominates the three other Bordeaux grapes, with fruit character that's dark and detailed. Ripe but sometimes assertive tannins give serious texture, while making a whole lot of sense with some carnivorous food. A highly regarded label and producer, this wine is excellent value at this price.
$27.99 in mixed 6+ or $31.99 per bottle

Grape

Usually a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Merlot

Its Origins

Thorn-Clarke has a strong belief in the age old saying “you can’t make good wine from bad grapes”. In the late 1980’s governments were sponsoring growers to pull vines in an attempt to overcome an oversupply in the industry. Against trend, David Clarke, a geologist by training, set about testing soils and buying land (at one time under car headlights to avoid local farmer suspicion) with the intention of establishing his own vineyards in the Barossa. Developing a great understanding for the diversity of the Barossa, David purchased land in two sections of the Eden Valley and two in the Barossa Valley. The Eden Valley has since become synonymous with high quality white wines and the Barossa with high quality reds. The name Thorn-Clarke derives from the relationship between two long time Barossa families. The winery owners are David and Cheryl Clarke (nee Thorn) and their son Sam is manager of the winery. Cheryl’s brother, David Thorn manages the Mount Crawford and Kabininge vineyards for Thorn-Clarke Wines.

What The Critics Say

91/100 Halliday's Wine Companion, Dave Brookes

"I remember this blend of cabernet sauvignon, malbec, cabernet franc and merlot being quite the hit in the geeky US wine forums in the early 2000s for its bright, fruit-forward lines and light impact on American wallets. It's still a great value drink, packed with ripe black and dark berry fruits, spice, earth, herbs, licorice and chocolate. There's structure there, too, in the form of chewy, sinewy tannin and bright acidity. Plush with blackberry and blackcurrant fruit on the exit." Drink 2023 - 2030

Variety Cabernet Merlot Blend
Region Barossa
Closure Cap
Volume 750ml
Alcohol 14.50%
Maturity 2023 - 2030

This Wine Goes Well With

with BBQ
with BEEF
with GAME

Taste

4

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