Thorn-Clarke

Shotfire Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Blend

8.727 ratings
8.53 pro ratings
Barossa, South Australia, Australia
Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Zachary Zerbe

If this was in a blind taste test, I would've guest Napa Cab all day

I would buy it again,

If this was in a blind taste test, I would've guest Napa Cab all day

I would buy it again,

1 person found it helpfulDec 9th, 2015
Sipping Fine Wine

The name Thorn-Clarke derives literally from the relationship between two long time Barossa families. The winery owners are David and Cheryl Clarke (Thorn) and their son Sam is manager of the winery. Aromas of black fruits and sweet notes. On the palate cherry and sweet blackberry flavors with cacao notes. Fine tannins, well balanced, good structure on a lingering finish ending with oaky notes.

The name Thorn-Clarke derives literally from the relationship between two long time Barossa families. The winery owners are David and Cheryl Clarke (Thorn) and their son Sam is manager of the winery. Aromas of black fruits and sweet notes. On the palate cherry and sweet blackberry flavors with cacao notes. Fine tannins, well balanced, good structure on a lingering finish ending with oaky notes.

May 12th, 2017
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

8.9

Deep ruby red with a purplish hue. Layered nose with caramel, tobacco, stewed berries, and baking spices. Moderate tannins (5.5/10) and medium bodied. Lots of dark and red fruits with cinnamon and nutmeg. Semi long finish. Drink till 2021.

Deep ruby red with a purplish hue. Layered nose with caramel, tobacco, stewed berries, and baking spices. Moderate tannins (5.5/10) and medium bodied. Lots of dark and red fruits with cinnamon and nutmeg. Semi long finish. Drink till 2021.

Mar 26th, 2017
Matthew Davis

Quartage blend is nice but more tannic than I like.

Quartage blend is nice but more tannic than I like.

Dec 8th, 2019
Jeff Murray

This Australia cab / Shiraz is ok but it tastes like it doesn’t know what it wants to be. Mild tannins, flavor not particularly exciting.

This Australia cab / Shiraz is ok but it tastes like it doesn’t know what it wants to be. Mild tannins, flavor not particularly exciting.

Sep 16th, 2018
John Padwater

With Gene.

With Gene.

Nov 21st, 2015
Dave Mills

Wine tasteng

Wine tasteng

Feb 28th, 2014
Craig Robert

Good food cab

Good food cab

Jul 24th, 2013
Heather Ballard

Shiraz from Australia that had hints of berries, vanilla and cracked pepper!

Shiraz from Australia that had hints of berries, vanilla and cracked pepper!

Apr 2nd, 2013
Morgan Stanley-Kominers

Bought at Magruder's. Very berry. Flavors of cherry, blackberry, tannins. Heavier on the tongue. Aftertaste of grapes.

Bought at Magruder's. Very berry. Flavors of cherry, blackberry, tannins. Heavier on the tongue. Aftertaste of grapes.

Jan 6th, 2013