2014 Thorn-Clarke Ron Thorn Shiraz, Barossa Valley

Produced only in exceptional years Ron Thorn is deep red with purple tints. 

Rich and concentrated dark fruits, with charry oak and mocha notes dominate the nose. The palate shows dense plum and mulberry with dark chocolate and savoury oak tannins. The wine is intense, balanced and shows great length on the palate. Drink now and through to 2025.

96 pts – James Halliday 

‘Deep crimson-purple; if you are looking for a rich, velvety black-fruited shiraz, you won’t do much better than this; high quality oak integration from a lengthy sojourn in barrel, and ripe, plump tannins come together with conviction.’