2016 Thorn-Clarke William Randell Shiraz, Barossa Valley

Deep red with purple hues.  Lifted blackberry and cassis on the nose.  A rich brooding wine with layers of dark chocolate, plum and spiced fruit cake.  

Stylish mocha oak notes with a long balanced tannin on the finish.

Established by David and Cheryl Clarke (née Thorn), and son Sam,Thorn-Clarke is one of the largest family-owned estate-based businesses in the Barossa. Their winery is close to the border between the Barossa and Eden valleys, and three of their four vineyards are in the Eden Valley: the Mt Crawford vineyard is at the southern end of the Eden Valley, while the Milton Park and Sandpiper vineyards are further north in the Eden Valley. The fourth vineyard is at St Kitts, at the northern end of the Barossa Ranges. In all four vineyards careful soil mapping has resulted in matching of variety and site, with all the major varieties represented. The quality of grapes retained for the Thorn-Clarke label has resulted in a succession of trophy and gold medal-winning wines at very competitive price