Thorn-Clarke
Sandpiper Barossa Shiraz
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, 2024Sharp and spicy. I'll definitely get this again.
Sharp and spicy. I'll definitely get this again.
Jun 27th, 2016A 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, 2015I'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, 2015I 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, 2014Gold 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