Thorn-Clarke

Sandpiper Barossa Shiraz

8.727 ratings
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Barossa, South Australia, Australia
Shiraz
Beef, Venison, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Lamb, Pasta, Potato, Mushrooms, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Daniel M

Easy Sunday evening sipper shiraz from down under. Blackberry, blackberry jam and blackberry yogurt, along with some black pepper and a bit of smoke, and smoked bacon. The palate is mouth-coating, with a nice, smooth mouthfeel, very soft, some magnificent blackberry notes all along, a sweet spot in the rear, very gentle tannins adding a layer of complexity in the finish and some blackberry and a tiny savory note in the rear, reminiscent of the bacon scents on the nose. It's a nice and easy wine, without anything to rave about, but well made and great for a Sunday evening sip-on on itself.

Easy Sunday evening sipper shiraz from down under. Blackberry, blackberry jam and blackberry yogurt, along with some black pepper and a bit of smoke, and smoked bacon. The palate is mouth-coating, with a nice, smooth mouthfeel, very soft, some magnificent blackberry notes all along, a sweet spot in the rear, very gentle tannins adding a layer of complexity in the finish and some blackberry and a tiny savory note in the rear, reminiscent of the bacon scents on the nose. It's a nice and easy wine, without anything to rave about, but well made and great for a Sunday evening sip-on on itself.

Apr 14th, 2024
Reynold Ismail

Berry on first sip with peppery finish

Berry on first sip with peppery finish

Feb 25th, 2018
Sam Paakki

Sharp and spicy. I'll definitely get this again.

Sharp and spicy. I'll definitely get this again.

Jun 27th, 2016
Greg Wong

Spicy, sharp, fruity

Spicy, sharp, fruity

Dec 31st, 2015
Luna Buttsworth

A pleasure to drink this lovely Shiraz. Beautiful rich plum flavours and oak

A pleasure to drink this lovely Shiraz. Beautiful rich plum flavours and oak

Jul 29th, 2015
J B
9.8

thanks for liking^^

thanks for liking^^

Apr 24th, 2015
John Grigg

I'm quite satisfied with this wine. The smooth combination of fresh fruit flavorers, enhanced by seasoned plums and a hint of passion fruit, help to create a wine that can be enjoyed at many different types of social gatherings. All in all I am suitably impressed with this Shiraz.

I'm quite satisfied with this wine. The smooth combination of fresh fruit flavorers, enhanced by seasoned plums and a hint of passion fruit, help to create a wine that can be enjoyed at many different types of social gatherings. All in all I am suitably impressed with this Shiraz.

Apr 14th, 2015
Nestor Tsioustas

I was impressed with this little bargain. Intense fruit - structure ok. Not overly complex but for $15 worth the money. 87 points.

I was impressed with this little bargain. Intense fruit - structure ok. Not overly complex but for $15 worth the money. 87 points.

Dec 27th, 2014
Hugh Martin

Ripe plum and toasty oak!!

Ripe plum and toasty oak!!

Sep 18th, 2014
Gary Sutton

Gold medal royal Sydney wine show 2013, gold medal Royal Melb wine show 2012, bronze medal class 53 Aus national wine show 2012 ... This 2011 Shiraz from South Aus Barossa Valley has rich ripe berry fruit flavour with spicy oak on the nose ....yum!

Gold medal royal Sydney wine show 2013, gold medal Royal Melb wine show 2012, bronze medal class 53 Aus national wine show 2012 ... This 2011 Shiraz from South Aus Barossa Valley has rich ripe berry fruit flavour with spicy oak on the nose ....yum!

Feb 18th, 2014