Thorn-Clarke

William Randell Barossa Valley Shiraz

8.97 ratings
9.03 pro ratings
Barossa Valley, 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
Mike R
8.9

Nothing changed from first time having this in 2017 - still tight after decant for two hours - funk on the nose - taste ok but no length or integration - not sure I know what to think - mist people would be ok but not enthusiastic about this - 🤷🏼‍♂️ - critics like it - not sure I do

Nothing changed from first time having this in 2017 - still tight after decant for two hours - funk on the nose - taste ok but no length or integration - not sure I know what to think - mist people would be ok but not enthusiastic about this - 🤷🏼‍♂️ - critics like it - not sure I do

Jun 8th, 2020
Mike R
9.0

I like this winery but this baby needs more time to rest - still like it but man is this a beast - still able to smile as I drink it

I like this winery but this baby needs more time to rest - still like it but man is this a beast - still able to smile as I drink it

Jul 17th, 2017
Matt Trader

Great Shiraz from Barossa with great ageing potential. Big core and good tannins, with a floral, spicy, and botanical nose. The pallet exhibits dark vibrant raspberries, black pepper, bay leaf, burnt espresso bean, and silver dollar eucalyptus toward the lingering finish. I still find the RWT to be more my style, in comparison to this beimg more lean in structure and spicy in character. It was a bit less extracted which for some is preferable, but every so often I enjoy more of a rich extracted style of wine. Overall, great effort and I would like to see this one in a few more years.

Cheers!

$51.99

Great Shiraz from Barossa with great ageing potential. Big core and good tannins, with a floral, spicy, and botanical nose. The pallet exhibits dark vibrant raspberries, black pepper, bay leaf, burnt espresso bean, and silver dollar eucalyptus toward the lingering finish. I still find the RWT to be more my style, in comparison to this beimg more lean in structure and spicy in character. It was a bit less extracted which for some is preferable, but every so often I enjoy more of a rich extracted style of wine. Overall, great effort and I would like to see this one in a few more years.

Cheers!

$51.99

Aug 16th, 2016
Sarah O'Kelley

Cooked berries & baking spice & turned earth & that telltale acidity alongside alcohol heat. Representative of the genre

Cooked berries & baking spice & turned earth & that telltale acidity alongside alcohol heat. Representative of the genre

Feb 20th, 2016
Nagib Nasr

Incredible!!! Full body. Spices. Chocolate notes with a long finish!!

Incredible!!! Full body. Spices. Chocolate notes with a long finish!!

Jun 8th, 2019
Adam Daniels

fruity, smoky , cedar. interesting

fruity, smoky , cedar. interesting

Mar 2nd, 2015
Steve Cooper

Steve had this 7 years ago

Steve had this 7 years ago

Mar 19th, 2017
Bev Perry

Bev had this 8 years ago

Bev had this 8 years ago

May 15th, 2016