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Thorn Clarke 2009 Terra Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon (Barossa)
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- $14
A great value, Thorn Clarke’s 2009 Terra Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon boasts bold aromas of cedar, cassis and mint, then follows up with similar flavors. It’s medium to full in body, with firm tannins and mouthwatering acidity that make it drinkable now but suggest it may age nicely through 2020.
— J.C.
(2/1/2012)
Thorn Clarke 2008 St Kitts Vineyard on Truro Volcanic Soil Malbec (Barossa Valley)
- $30
A dark, inky purple in color, this is a full-bodied (15.5% alcohol) but gentle Malbec, its vanilla, plum and black olive notes framed by supple tannins and a velvety finish. Drink it over the next several years.
— J.C.
(5/1/2011)
Thorn Clarke 2010 Shotfire Shiraz (Barossa)
- Editors' Choice
- $22
An excellent value, the 2010 Shotfire Shiraz offers bold, punched-up cherry-berry fruit framed by hints of vanilla, dried herbs and cracked pepper. It’s a big wine that’s reasonably creamy in texture, with plenty of mouthcoating flavor on the finish. Drink it over the next few years.
— J.C.
(5/1/2012)
Thorn Clarke 2009 Terra Barossa Shiraz (Barossa)
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- $18
This is a lush, full-bodied Barossa Shiraz at a bargain price. Hints of charred wood accent mixed berries and rich, chocolaty flavors. Creamy on the finish, with mouthwatering acidity. Drink now–2012.
— J.C.
(2/1/2012)
Thorn Clarke 2009 Shotfire Cabernet Sauvignon (Barossa)
- Editors' Choice
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- $20
Hits all the right Cabernet notes, from scents of cigarbox and cassis to heft on the palate and plentiful tannins. Ample oak brings coffee and vanilla into play. Soft enough to drink now, but should last through 2020.
— J.C.
(2/1/2012)
Thorn Clarke 2010 Mount Crawford Estate Grown Single Vineyard Riesling (Eden Valley)
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- $14
A great price for a solid example of Eden Valley Riesling. Lime sherbet and talcum powder define the aromas, and green apple joins in on the palate. It’s crisp, dry and nicely textured, with a hint of iodine on the finish.
— J.C.
(4/1/2012)
Thorn Clarke 2008 William Randell Shiraz (Barossa Valley)
- $40
Shows some of the warmth of the vintage in its elevated alcohol levels and high-toned fruit. It’s full-bodied and supple, with flavors of brandied plums and baking spices. Drink it over the next few years.
— J.C.
(5/1/2012)
Thorn Clarke 2008 Shotfire Shiraz (Barossa)
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- $24
This medium- to full-bodied Shiraz features a welcoming mix of mulberries and vanilla, overtaken by cedary flavors on the finish, where the fruit turns crisp. A slab of charred steak would match the woody notes nicely. Drink now–2013.
— J.C.
(2/1/2011)
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