{"title":"Shiraz","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/shiraz_purple_grapes-100x200.avif?v=1773124739\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShiraz is an affordable red wine that is sometimes referred to as Syrah, which is the name of the grape that Shiraz is made from. The Syrah grape variety grows in the French Rhone Valley, but it is the most cultivated and planted red wine grape variety in Australia. This grape is now so popular in Australia, it is known as the Australian grape. The grape variety was not popular until the 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century, when the variety was planted in Australia, where Shiraz received its name. Shiraz boasts as a deep, strong wine with varying tastes, depending on where and how it was cultivated. If grown in warmer regions, the Shiraz variety will produce different flavors. Winemakers continue to experiment with the taste and complexity of the wine by using different kinds of oak. The grape variety yields a nice fruit flavor and light tannins, if it is traditionally made. Shiraz wine tends to have peppery spice notes, and includes chocolate, licorice, or blackberry notes. When paired with food, Shiraz goes well with rich poultry dishes or spicy foods, including Mexican or Cajun dishes. The wine also goes nicely with beef dishes, or just makes for a nice wine just by itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jip-jip-rocks-sparkling-shiraz-nv","title":"Jip Jip Rocks Sparkling Shiraz NV","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis non vintage wine sparkles to the tune of a well balanced blend predominantly 3 year old Shiraz aged in old French oak barrels allowing wonderful smooth integration of fruit and a rich weighty texture across the palate. This is blended with a touch of younger vintage Shiraz to bring ripe juicy varietal fruit characters to the finished wine. Deep crimson with brick red mousse and a fine bead. The aroma displays ripe plums, earthy notes and spice. Mouthfilling flavors of plums and prunes with hints of liquorice. Soft, creamy with a persistent cherry, chocolate and spice finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jip Jip Rocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948713734191,"sku":"A4EE156090SZM","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/a4ee156008szm.gif?v=1771488779"},{"product_id":"mt-monster-shiraz-2016","title":"Mt. Monster Shiraz 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eMt Monster Shiraz is 100 percent Shiraz Deep purple in . Ripe cassis and black plum fruits on the nose with violets. Varietal fruit-driven palate, with cassis and dark berryfruit and spice flavors. Soft tannins compliment the fruit with mouth-filling generous finish. French and American oak has been used sparingly to ensure maximum fruit expression is retained in the final wine. Our Shiraz is fermented in static fermenters at controlled temperatures to retain the varietal aromatics. Once complete the wine is left for 710 days on skins to aide in the extraction of soft fleshy tannins and build wine structure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mt. Monster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948957429807,"sku":"445388","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/monster_shz_label_003c31f0-e7fb-4d9d-a285-f24e0f9b33d3.jpg?v=1771485980"},{"product_id":"james-goddard-shiraz-2018","title":"James Goddard Shiraz 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eJames Goddard was an ancestor of the Clarke family. Born in West Sussex, England in 1823, James spent his 74 years as a sailor, a whaler, a bullock driver, farmer, prospector, miner and hotel keeper. From an illiterate runaway living rough on the streets of London, he became a rich, successful and admired pillar of South Australian society.James arrived in Adelaide in 1839 as a 16-year-old sailor. Twelve years later, his life changed forever with the news of gold findings. For the next 20 years, James roamed the country learning the geology that improved his chances of prospecting.James Goddard Shiraz is made from 100 percent Shiraz. In 1870, he tried his luck near his farm in the Barossa Valley and discovered the regions first gold deposits, creating the prosperous Lady Alice Mine. The Lady Alice Mine, though it is no longer operational, was and still is the most successful gold mine in South Australia. From these roots, the Thorn-Clarke family has been connected to the region for the last 150 years.James Goddard Shiraz is a blend Shiraz sourced from the Milton Park vineyard in the north of Eden Valley, and the St Kitts vineyard in the far northern area of the Barossa. Fruit is harvested in the cool of the night to maintain maximum flavour and freshness and it is fermented for 8 days. The ferment is pumped over twice daily to extract the colour and flavour from the fruit. Once finished fermentation the wine was then matured in a blend of French and American oak for a period of 10 to 12 months depending on the vintage.Deep vibrant red with purple hues to the rim. The nose shows lifted plums, vibrant purple berries and a delicate spice note. The palate has concentrated satsuma plum, blackberry with lovely charry oak in the . Long, juicy and even with plush fruit on the finish. Review: Blended from two estate vineyards, St. Kitts and Milton Park, this shiraz offers its richness without any aggression or overt perfume. Its just lush and delicious, a friendly embrace of firm tannins and purple-red fruit. The texture and flavor combine in a saturated meatiness, for Korean barbecue.- Wine and Spirits Magazine, 92 points\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thorn Clarke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948997734447,"sku":"446592","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/james_goddard_shiraz_hq_label.jpg?v=1771487067"},{"product_id":"kasteelberg-shiraz-2018","title":"Kasteelberg Shiraz 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kasteelberg range of wines, celebrates the discovery of Riebeek and the Kasteelberg mountains in 1661. Kasteelberg stands sentinel over the fertile valley below. From the slopes of the mountains, hand-selected grapes are expertly crafted with care to produce rare and expressive wines. The Kasteelberg range truly is the pinnacle of our Winemaker's art. Often referred to as Shiraz Country, the Riebeek Valley is renowned for exceptional Shiraz wines. The Kasteelberg Shiraz is a lively rich wine, full bodied with a subdued smokiness on the nose and a pallet of ripe fruit and interesting spice. Well-balanced and smooth, the aftertaste lingers with the exciting flavors of Christmas pudding. Serve at room temperature. The perfect companion to barbequed lamb, fillet medallions and game. Lovely with Springbok stuffed with bacon, garlic and rosemary and a great match to a cheese and preserve platter. Review: I'd expect to prefer the 2017 Shiraz to the 2018 bottling, but it's actually the reverse. Maybe Alecia Boshoff has just got more experience with the fruit from this Kasteelberg site. Sweet and spicy, with enticing incense and violet aromas, fine tannins, succulent red berry fruit and deftly integrated one-third new oak. 2021-26 - Tim Atkin (South Africa 2020 Report), 92\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riebeek Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949030633519,"sku":"447442","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/kasteelberg_shiraz_hq_label_93d56e72-7882-4d61-a0a7-d32024f1e5c8.jpg?v=1771487943"},{"product_id":"schwarz-the-schiller-shiraz-2018","title":"Schwarz The Schiller Shiraz 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eSchwarz The Schiller Shiraz is made from 100 percent Shiraz.The Schiller Shiraz is a wine rich in both flavor and history. The 400 Shiraz vines planted by Carl August Otto Schiller in 1881 are something to be treasured. Earmarked for bulldozers in 2006, a last minute reprieve would see these Ancestor vines remain in the ground. The grapes are hand-picked from the sixth generation Schiller family vineyard at Hallett Valley in the Barossa. Jason first made this wine in 2008, and since then it has been his flagship wine.Opens quickly to luxe fruits, black plum and fruits of the forest, building in layers of toasty smoked bacon, tobacco leaf and Mediterranean herbs with nuances of spice and earthy tones. A luxurious palate of old vine fruits, savory overtones and fine slippery tannins. A long harmonious finish. Review: Innately complex with nuances of spice and earth to the ripe red-plum and berry aromas here. The palate has deep blueberry, spiced-biscuit and fig flavors. Long, soulful tannin structure. Ripe, long finish. From a parcel of just 400 vines, planted in 1881. Drink or hold. Screw cap.- James Suckling (September 2020), 92\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schwarz Wine Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949032271919,"sku":"447502","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/schwarz_schiller_shiraz_nv_hq_label_faead91b-197a-4214-aa46-b32ae29aa6a7.jpg?v=1771488009"},{"product_id":"schwarz-nitschke-block-shiraz-2018","title":"Schwarz Nitschke Block Shiraz 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eSchwarz Nitschke Block Shiraz is made from 100 percent Shiraz.This Bethany vineyard was planted by Jason Schwarz's parents in 1968 and has been tended to by the hands of his family ever since. The vines are dry-grown and produce small crops of intensely flavored fruit.A display of the purest blood-plum and black cherry, with cracked black peppercorn and streaky bacon over some seriously fine oak. Some subtle herbaceous qualities, nettle and thyme bring life to an otherwise immense nose. Very juicy on the palate, deeply flavorsome, long and with mouth-coating tannin for a very textured, very focused Barossa classic. Slow cooked beef ribs, grilled meats, wild game and grilled vegetables. Review: All the good stuff: dry-grown and fermented under the aegis of wild yeast a smattering of whole-bunch seasoning (25%), French oak (20% new), conferring poise, freshness and authority. As far as Barossa shiraz goes, this is benchmark. Plush but nicely taut. A stream of boysenberry fruit and violet scents sashay to a samba of thyme, tapenade and smoked meats, nicely avoiding any sense of reduction, or clunky jam. This is smart. Very. - Ned Goodwin- Halliday Wine Companion (August 2020), 96\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schwarz Wine Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949033123887,"sku":"447501","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/schwarz_nitschke_block_shiraz_nv_hq_label.png?v=1771488008"},{"product_id":"royal-shiraz-cabernet-2019","title":"Royal Shiraz-Cabernet 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Royal Shiraz Cabernet is made from 50% Shiraz, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon The Royal Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon borrows its name from a grand old hotel in Riebeek Kasteel. It is the oldest hotel in the Western Cape a beloved fixture of the area.Juicy and fruity, rich and ripe in with blackberry, blackcurrant and spice flavors, subtle vanilla and black pepper. Smooth and well-balanced with a lingering finish of berries, spice and beautifully integrated oak. Pairs well with red meat, especially classic recipes like roasted leg of lamb, grilled lamb chops and beef kebabs, game, duck, pasta and cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Royal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949057699887,"sku":"448077","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/royalshircab_580310ad-3fd4-4b29-ba5f-404b3976e216.jpg?v=1771488645"},{"product_id":"rubus-special-edition-barossa-shiraz-2018","title":"Rubus Special Edition Barossa Shiraz 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eRubus Special Edition Barossa Shiraz is made from 100 percent The Rubus Project was created by Fran Kysela as a way to source and sell incredible wines at value prices. All wines in this international project are hand-selected by Fran Kysela. Rubus wines are fruit driven, true-to-type values that over deliver - a true representation of quality for the consumer at an excellent price.Deep red with a slight purple hue on release. The wine has a rich mix of dark chocolate infused with coffee bean and black liquorice, then scents of tar, aniseed, raw (pure) soy and black olive on the nose. The palate is expansive, and yet balanced and finessed. An amalgam of dark berried flavors and textural sensations. The 100% new oak is completely absorbed, meshed with ripe tannins, completing a palate of impressive length and youthfulness.Sourced from Thorn-Clarkes St Kitts vineyard (Block 7) in the far north of the Barossa, the Rubus Reserve demonstrates both the strengths of the region and the unique characters of the vineyard. A thin layer of topsoil over weathered marble, schist and shale mean the vines work hard to source water and nutrients. The result is naturally low yields concentrating the power and density of the fruit. Diurnal temperature variation is another important aspect of St. Kitts. Warm daytime temperatures are followed by cool nights with variations of up to 30C (55F) from the peak during the day into the cool night minimums. Review: Earthy detail develops in this sleek and juicy shiraz, a tarry streak under fresh plum and bruised strawberry. The tannins have gravity and precision, their bracing intensity and concentration integrated into what panelist David Hawkins described as a big, powerful wine with great liveliness. While suited to aging, this is accessible now if youre grilling meats to serve with it.- Wine and Spirits (February 2023), 94 Made by Thorn-Clarke for the US market, this has a rich and vivid nose with blueberry, violet, dark plum and subtle oak spice in play. The palate has a succulent feel with plenty of rich, open-knit blackberry and blueberry flavor. Smoothly delivered tannins carry long and even. Drink over the next decade.- James Suckling (November 2021), 94\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rubus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949064777775,"sku":"448267","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/rubus_barossa_shiraz_spec_2ce9bf30-e345-41ab-bb88-4e6f488e63d1.jpg?v=1771488857"},{"product_id":"hickinbotham-brooks-road-shiraz-2018","title":"Hickinbotham Brooks Road Shiraz 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eHickinbotham Brooks Road Shiraz is made from 100 percent Shiraz. After the hand-picked Shiraz clusters were delivered from high country (210-230 meters) by Viticulturer Michael Lane, the winemaker destemmed and sorted the whole berries into open fermenters. The cold soak was four days, the skins plunged three times daily, and the minimum time on skins was eighteen days. The wine was then basket pressed its free run and pressings kept separate. To minimize filtration at bottling, three rack-and-returns were conducted over fifteen months as the wine seasoned in a mixture of Burgundy-coopered barrels. This Shiraz shows the characters this vineyard has displayed since the start, but perhaps in a more elegant, harmonious and balanced form. Its consistency is comforting and reassuring, buttressed by blue and black fruit notes throughout. It is readily enjoyable but has all the structure, acid and tannin to offer decades of rewards from cellaring. Review: A rich, succulent mix of dark chocolate, spiced plum, wild blackberry and black licorice notes. Showcases both power and elegance, with chai, cigar box, violets and dried sage notes, velvety and generous, on the long, generous finish. Drink now through 2035. 1,900 cases made, 370 cases imported-Wine Spectator\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hickinbotham","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949096267823,"sku":"448322","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/hickenshilbl.jpg?v=1771488913"},{"product_id":"morambro-creek-shiraz-2019","title":"Morambro Creek Shiraz 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eSALEMorambro Creek Padthaway Shiraz is made from 100 percent Shiraz. Deep inky black andamp purple in colour. The nose is perfumed with violet, blackberry, vanilla and spice with a touch of earth and liquorice over white pepper in the . Expansive palate, smooth lush ripe back fruits nicely balanced oak, plenty of concentration with a long finish. IMPORTER SALE Winemaking at Morambro Creek is very traditional and labor intensive.andnbsp Oak maturation takes place using 35% new barrels both French and American. This blend was put together using select barrels from our family estate that best demonstrate the intensity of our fruit balanced by integrated oak.andnbsp excellent with barbecued pork, beef, venisson as well as grilled vegetables. Alchohol isandnbsp 14.5% Aged in 35% new barrels (French and American).andnbsp andnbsp Review: This is what Padthaway Shiraz is all about with powerful, sweet flavours nicely tempered by some more savoury nuances Shiraz with a kicker. Quite deeply coloured, it opens up with an array of red and black fruit pastille aromas topped by bay leaf and black pepper backed up by a decent dose of oak French and American, adding vanilla bean and toasted coconut. Its then quite chunky on the palate, delivering plenty in both the flavour and complexity department. The fruit is fleshy and generous while reasonable tannins are well integrated and provide a solid backbone to fruit and oak. Its a bit old fashioned in the oak department you might say but fans of oaky reds will lap it up in the blink of an eye.- Wine Pilot (October 2021), 92\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morambro Creek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949114585135,"sku":"448665","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/morambro_shz_label_76ebc65e-45d4-4b2b-92b8-1f562ec1ed63.jpg?v=1771489296"},{"product_id":"royal-shiraz-cabernet-2020","title":"Royal Shiraz-Cabernet 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Royal Shiraz Cabernet is made from 50% Shiraz, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon The Royal Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon borrows its name from a grand old hotel in Riebeek Kasteel. It is the oldest hotel in the Western Cape a beloved fixture of the area.Juicy and fruity, rich and ripe in with blackberry, blackcurrant and spice flavors, subtle vanilla and black pepper. Smooth and well-balanced with a lingering finish of berries, spice and beautifully integrated oak. Pairs well with red meat, especially classic recipes like roasted leg of lamb, grilled lamb chops and beef kebabs, game, duck, pasta and cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Royal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949119467567,"sku":"448807","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/royalshircab_b58442b3-79ad-4f53-8c62-f37c3560a9e3.jpg?v=1771489434"},{"product_id":"yalumba-the-octavius-barossa-valley-2016","title":"Yalumba The Octavius Barossa Valley 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eA very deep purple, red in . This wine showcases Shiraz with its depth of Barossa Valley and the alluring, aromatic freshness of Eden Valley. Vibrant aromas of dark cherries, anise and red raspberry. A distinctive wine with richness and dark berry, fruit compote palate. Perfectly balanced, elegant and refined.Enjoy with beef filet, roast beetroot and horseradish, or Korean fried cauliflower.This blend of Barossa Valley (67%) and Eden Valley fruit hails from five parcels averaging 80 years old, the oldest planted in 1854. Intensely concentrated in hue and muscular flavour. Spicy and mineral to the nose and palate, with glimpses of violets. Its iodine and liquorice-edged black cherry and blueberry flavour is succulent, but still in the grip of the sinewy, charry oak, making for an imposing, slightly austere finish. A powerhouse. Saturated ruby. Heady aromas of ripe dark berries, cherry liqueur, vanilla and incense, with smoky mineral and exotic spice accents building in the glass. Seamless in texture and deeply concentrated, offering palate-staining black and blue fruit, floral pastille and mocha flavors that turn sweeter with air. At once plush and lively, finishing extremely long and smoky, with repeating dark berry and floral notes and velvety tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yalumba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949120548911,"sku":"448804","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/octaviabtl_cf5b47b5-5c23-44d4-af4f-79bd46c9d087.jpg?v=1771489430"},{"product_id":"schwarz-nitschke-block-shiraz-2020","title":"Schwarz Nitschke Block Shiraz 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eSchwarz Nitschke Block Shiraz is made from 100 percent Shiraz.This Bethany vineyard was planted by Jason Schwarz's parents in 1968 and has been tended to by the hands of his family ever since. The vines are dry-grown and produce small crops of intensely flavored fruit.A display of the purest blood-plum and black cherry, with cracked black peppercorn and streaky bacon over some seriously fine oak. Some subtle herbaceous qualities, nettle and thyme bring life to an otherwise immense nose. Very juicy on the palate, deeply flavorsome, long and with mouth-coating tannin for a very textured, very focused Barossa classic. Slow cooked beef ribs, grilled meats, wild game and grilled vegetables. Review: From a single 55-year-old vineyard in the Bethany subregion of Barossa, this is a modern, finessed and approachable Shiraz, with open-knit aromas of succulent red and black berries, florals, clove and earthy spice. The palate shows restraint and silkiness. Fine tannins are neatly woven between the juicy fruit. Drink now or cellar up another decade or so.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schwarz Wine Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949137981487,"sku":"449182","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/schwarz_nitschke_block_shiraz_nv_hq_label_308ab4a9-96c1-43a3-ae99-e0ddca704796.png?v=1771489841"},{"product_id":"schwarz-the-grower-shiraz-2020","title":"Schwarz The Grower Shiraz 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eSchwarz The Grower Shiraz is made from 100 percent Shiraz.Dedicated to all the Growers we work with, whose hard work and dedication to their craft enable us to purchase lucious fruit year after year. The Grower range is a testament to the amazing growers Jason has forged long-term relationships with since 2001.The full spectrum of Barossa Shiraz's aromatic capability is here on show: from scorched earth, bitter couverture chocolate just-dried raisin, sweet red licorice and cola bean, all heady, defined and un-wound for all to see. Here. The fine line between luxurious fruit and energy is walked gracefully, it's warming and full-blooded nature tethered by lifted acidity. Pair with marbled steak or rich beef stews, roast beef, grilled bbq meats.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schwarz Wine Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949139259439,"sku":"449181","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/schwarz_grower_shiraz_hq_bottle_70575d52-f6cd-4ce9-9d28-6c6116ad4790.jpg?v=1771489838"},{"product_id":"henschke-hill-of-grace-shiraz-2017","title":"Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eDark crimson in , with deep garnet hues. A concentrated array of aromas of mulberry, blackberry and dark plum indicate the richness to come, while savory and complex notes of charcuterie, cedar, sage and five spice tease the senses. Plush and velvety on the palate, the wine has intense fruit concentration with plum, red currant, blackberry and anise flavors, yet an enchantingly elegant and refined structure. Layers of silky tannins reveal the impressive depth of the wine before giving way to an incredibly long finish. Review: A rather refined Hill of Grace with roasted meat, smoked meat, and juicy plums. Some mushroom and forest-flower character, too. It's medium- to full-bodied, juicy and savory. Light white pepper at the end. Underlying finesse and elegance to this. The flavor does not go away. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold.James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Henschke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949153841199,"sku":"449521","price":799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/hillofgrace_735f9e96-4f2c-4eca-943c-3c3d10c2ff45.jpg?v=1771490217"},{"product_id":"henschke-mount-edelstone-2017","title":"Henschke Mount Edelstone 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eHenschke Mount Edelstone is made from 100 percent Shiraz. Deep crimson with violet hues. Fragrant, spicy aromas of black pepper, sage, bay leaf and anise are interwoven with vibrant Satsuma plum, blackberry and blueberry, and gentle tarragon and cedar notes. The palate is complex and textured with rich and concentrated flavours of mulberry, blackberry and Satsuma plum, layered with sage, black pepper and star anise. The finish is beautifully balanced, with long, velvety tannins and excellent depth. The beautiful and historic name Mount Edelstone is a translation from the German Edelstein meaning gemstone', a reference to small yellow opals once found in the area. The Mount Edelstone vineyard was planted in 1912 by Ronald Angas, a descendant of George Fife Angas who founded The South Australian Company and played a significant part in the formation and establishment of South Australia. Unusual for its time, the vineyard was planted solely to shiraz. The ancient 500-million-year-old geology in the vineyard has given rise to soils that are deep red-brown clay-loam to clay, resulting in low yields from the dry-grown, ungrafted centenarian vines. First bottled as a single-vineyard wine in 1952 by fourth-generation Cyril Henschke by the time Cyril purchased the vineyard from Colin Angas in 1974, Mount Edelstone was already well entrenched as one of Australia's greatest shiraz wines. Crafted by the Henschke family for over 60 years now, Mount Edelstone is arguably the longest consecutively-produced, single-vineyard wine in Australia. Review: Kaleidoscopic, this glorious vintage is terroir translucent, transporting you to the vineyard with its signature aromas of dried sage, Eucalyptus olida (aka Strawberry Gum), wild mint, wattleseed, nutmeg and tinder. Soaring and super-expressive, these scents bring compelling dimension and meld exquisitely on the sweet, juicy plum and bramble palate, with its cocoa nib and earthy hints. Graceful, willowy tannins and mineral acidity make for a long, fluid, markedly perfumed finish. Irresistible alreadyDecanter\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Henschke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949153873967,"sku":"449522","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/henschkemountbtl.jpg?v=1771490219"},{"product_id":"henschke-the-wheelwright-shiraz-2017","title":"Henschke The Wheelwright Shiraz 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eMedium garnet with crimson hues. Intense and evocative aromas of briary black currant, blackberry, blueberry, Satsuma plum, with lifted notes of sage, bay leaf, crushed flowering herbs, black pepper, anise and hints of cedar. The palate is rich and complex with well-defined blackberry, mulberry, red plum and black currant fruit, layered with sage, black pepper and bay leaf, and carried by fine-grained, mature, velvety tannins for an almost endless finish.Pair with Lamb Loin. Review: A juicy and savory red with plum, chocolate, hazelnut, and walnut aromas and flavors. Medium to full body and creamy tannins. Juicy and balanced. Meat and chocolate. Mol-like. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Henschke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949153906735,"sku":"449523","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/whelr_d3933672-f9f2-446a-a86e-4717ce784ccb.jpg?v=1771490220"},{"product_id":"henschke-hill-of-grace-shiraz-2016","title":"Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eDark crimson in , with deep garnet hues. A concentrated array of aromas of mulberry, blackberry and dark plum indicate the richness to come, while savory and complex notes of charcuterie, cedar, sage and five spice tease the senses. Plush and velvety on the palate, the wine has intense fruit concentration with plum, red currant, blackberry and anise flavors, yet an enchantingly elegant and refined structure. Layers of silky tannins reveal the impressive depth of the wine before giving way to an incredibly long finish. Review: This has a very complex nose, offering so many facets of spices and fragrance with florals and orange peel, as well as crushed stones, ripe black cherries, blackberries and dark cherries, earth, chocolate and more. The intensity and power here is very tightly held and it has a build of such precise tannins, which carry very intense and assertively ripe blackberries, dark cherries, ripe plums and blueberries. So much on offer here. This has a very bold, intense feel. Exceptional vintage. One of their finest. Try from 2028. James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Henschke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949154168879,"sku":"449525","price":899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/hillofgrace.jpg?v=1771490222"},{"product_id":"mt-monster-shiraz-2021","title":"Mt. Monster Shiraz 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eMt Monster Shiraz is 100 percent Shiraz Deep purple in . Ripe cassis and black plum fruits on the nose with violets. Varietal fruit-driven palate, with cassis and dark berryfruit and spice flavors. Soft tannins compliment the fruit with mouth-filling generous finish. French American oak has been used sparingly to ensure maximum fruit expression is retained in the final wine. Our Shiraz is fermented in static fermenters at controlled temperatures to retain the varietal aromatics. Once complete the wine is left for 710 days on skins to aide in the extraction of soft fleshy tannins and build wine structure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mt. Monster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949160984623,"sku":"449678","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/monster_shz_label_a87ca16c-9910-4dec-9553-a1001aecb1a0.jpg?v=1771490388"},{"product_id":"the-bryson-barrel-select-red-2016","title":"The Bryson Barrel Select Red 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis limited release wine is created from the fusion of two exceptional parcels of 70% Shiraz and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. This classic blend is matured in the finest oak crafting an intriguing unison that captures the essence of the vineyard and highlights its unique varietal expression. Vintage Overview 2013 was a very good season with predominantly mild, dry days. Yields were generally low and this did result in some excellent parcels of fruit being harvested. Vine-balance was carefully monitored, resulting in fruit that demonstrates the vibrancy and fruit-derived characters that we strive for in our wines. By all accounts it was a textbook vintage. Tasting NotesDeep inky purple in . Aromas of blackberry, mocha, mint and spices. Lush, ripe palate dominated by black fruits, cherry and chocolate. An expansive palate with black fruits and nicely balanced by oak.Made with the greatest dedication and care, select parcels were matured in new and seasoned French and American oak for up to 20 months prior to being selected for this blend. In idual barrels from our family estate that best demonstrate the intensity of our fruit, balanced by integrated oak were selected for the final blend, which was then bottled with minimal filtration. Pairs well with venison, ribeye steak, lamb. Review: langEN-AUArial,mso-fareast--family:Calibri mso-fareast-theme-:minor-latin mso-ansi-language:en-au mso-fareast-language:en-us mso-bidi-language:ar-sa'70% Shiraz and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. Fruit and oak combine here to produce a powerful, full-bodied red with coffee, toast, blackberry and rick plum flavours pouring through the palate. Tannin taps gently at the brakes: peppercorn and pine notes add lift: creaminess to the texture keeps everything running smoothly. Screwcap. 14.5% alc.Halliday Wine Companion 2020 langEN-AUArial,mso-fareast--family:Calibri mso-fareast-theme-:minor-latin mso-ansi-language:en-au mso-fareast-language:en-us mso-bidi-language:ar-sa' langEN-NZVerdana , mso-bidi--family:arial'\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morambro Creek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949161410607,"sku":"449691","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/Brysonbarrelbtl_69021689-fc48-4aa7-877d-b504040214ae.jpg?v=1771490403"},{"product_id":"torbreck-the-laird-2017","title":"Torbreck The Laird 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eblockquoteblockquote Every now and then, in life and in wine, we are presented with unique opportunities to express ourselves and create something truly remarkable. When rare opportunities arise, we need to capture, nurture and develop them so that their potential is fulfilled. So when Torbreck was given the opportunity to work with one of the most famous vineyards in the Barossa Valley, it became almost inevitable that the resulting wine would be truly remarkable.In 2003, Torbreck growers and fourth generation descendants of the Seppelt family, Malcolm and Joylene Seppelt, asked our winemakers to create for them a small batch of Shiraz from their old Gnadenfrei vineyard in the sub-region of Marananga.Planted in 1958, the five acre vineyard is traditionally dry grown and comes from an original Barossa clonal source. South facing, on the eastern side of a ridge separating the Seppeltsfield and Marananga appellations, these aged vines have been meticulously hand tended, traditionally farmed and pruned by a grower with a lifetime's experience on Western Barossa soils of very dark, heavy clay loam over red friable clay. The resulting low yields of small, concentrated Shiraz berries make the vineyard the envy of all winemakers in the Barossa.We looked longingly at the wine when it was returned to the Seppelts, knowing that it was the best we had ever made. In 2005 we convinced the Seppelts to sell Torbreck the fruit and The Laird was born. In 2013 Torbreck purchased the Gnadenfrei vineyard, securing The Laird's reputation as one of the world's great single vineyard Shiraz wines.emTorbreck is the name of a forest near Inverness, Scotland and you'll find more than a passing nod to the Celts in our wine naming conventions. The Laird of the Estate in Scotland is the Lord of the Manor and master of all he surveys.em Review: I poured the 2017 The Laird, set it aside and got about doing other jobs for 45 minutes or so, to give it some room to breathe. And it does breathe. It has its own pulse and beat and life, and it flexes and moves in the mouth. This is incredibly enveloping, with aromas reminiscent of campfire coals, charred eucalyptus, lamb fat, roasted beetroot, black tea and a prowling sort of countenance. In the mouth, the wine is bonded and cohesive and seamless, there are no gaps between anything, no space between fruit, oak and tannin it all comes as one. While this is a singular wine, it is so big and concentrated that it needs no accompaniment other than some fresh air and a good mate. It's denser than osmium and is impenetrable at this stage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Torbreck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949178941487,"sku":"450182","price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/lairdbtl_e3b6905a-0267-4412-bf85-5ccda0524648.jpg?v=1771490815"},{"product_id":"babylons-peak-paardeberg-shiraz-2019","title":"Babylons Peak Paardeberg Shiraz 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eBabylons Peak Paardeberg Shiraz is made from 100 percent Shiraz. Babylon's Peak winery, situated on the highest weathered granite slopes of the Paardeberg Mountain, is privately owned by the Basson family who has passed down the tradition, passion and art of winemaking over four generations. Predominantly low-yield dryland bushvines are selected to produce these excellent wines with distinctive character.A classic Shiraz with dark fruit, violets and white pepper. An elegant wine with ripe tannins and a lingering aftertaste.The grapes were harvested by hand. The grapes were destalked only, no crushing was done. Cold maceration was done before fermentation started in open fermenters. The grapes fermented between 24-26 C for 5-7 days, after which the wine was taken to barrels where it went through malolactic fermentation. After malolactic fermentation was completed, the wine spent 14 months in 225 litre French oak barrels until bottling. Pairs with rich and creamy meat dishes eg. oxtail and venison.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Babylon’s Peak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949184610351,"sku":"450314","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/babylon_s_peak_shiraz_paardeberg_hq_label_0d9721f0-0489-4024-a676-22d2300ed2a8.jpg?v=1771490948"},{"product_id":"ron-thorn-shiraz-2019","title":"Ron Thorn Shiraz 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeep red with a slight purple hue on release. The wine has a rich mix of dark chocolate infused with coffee bean and black liquorice, then scents of tar, aniseed, raw (pure) soy and black olive on the nose. The palate is expansive, and yet balanced and finessed. An amalgam of dark berried flavors and textural sensations. The 100% new oak is completely absorbed, meshed with ripe tannins, completing a palate of impressive length and youthfulness. Parcels of fruit for this wine were identified in the vineyard by the winemakers. Daily fruit inspection led to the fruit being harvested at optimum flavor ripeness. The fruit was harvested at night and quickly transported to the winery. The fruit was destemmed to 6T open fermenters for fermentation. A Shiraz specific yeast was selected to ferment the wine and fermentation was carried out at a maximum of 28 C. The fermenter was manually pumped over twice daily in the first half of fermentation to give the winemakers control of , flavor and tannin extraction. Pump over regimes were adjusted toward the end of fermentation to suit the tannin and flavor extraction of the wine. The cap was completely broken up on each pump over. The wine remained in fermenters for 6-8 days (dependent on parcel) before being pressed, inoculated with malolactic bacteria and filled to American oak (100% new barrels). The wine was racked post malolactic fermentation and returned to the same barrels. The wine was topped every month and after six months racked and returned to the same barrels again. Prior to bottling the parcels were emptied from oak and blended. Minimal fining and filtration was carried out prior to bottling. hr Review: Only made in top vintages, the 2019 Shiraz Ron Thorn is 100% Shiraz from the St. Kitts Vineyard in Barossa. Killer notes of blackberries, black cherries, smoked tobacco, chocolate, and subtle menthol all define the aromatics, and it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a round, layered mouthfeel, huge mid-palate depth, and a salty, decadent on the finish. This monster of a Shiraz stays balanced and light on its feet and is beautifully done.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thorn Clarke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949187264559,"sku":"450396","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/ronthorn_shiraz_2012_hq_label_5584a5f0-0aca-4413-bea4-de977745bd96.jpg?v=1771491033"},{"product_id":"ron-thorn-barossa-single-vineyard-shiraz-2017","title":"Ron Thorn Barossa Single Vineyard Shiraz 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeep red with a slight purple hue on release. The wine has a rich mix of dark chocolate infused with coffee bean and black liquorice, then scents of tar, aniseed, raw (pure) soy and black olive on the nose. The palate is expansive, and yet balanced and finessed. An amalgam of dark berried flavors and textural sensations. The 100% new oak is completely absorbed, meshed with ripe tannins, completing a palate of impressive length and youthfulness. Slowly the tide turned, Australians began drinking more wine and Dad with his uncanny ability to select and plant Clifton Park with the grape varieties of the future, saw fortunes change for Clifton Park and the Thorn family. I loved my Dad's wry sense of humor and his work ethic was an inspiration to us all. My father, Ron, was born in 1923 at the Angaston Hospital not far from where the Thorn-Clarke Winery is currently located. He was the fourth born of the nine children my grandparents raised at Clifton Park in the Eden Valley Ranges. Dad's great-grandparents took up farming land in the Barossa in the 1840's and purchased Clifton Park, where Dad grew up, in the 1870's. To this day, Clifton Park remains in the Thorn family and the 1870's vineyard still produces quality fruit. As the family grew, Dad showed tenacity and judgment by pulling out orchards and extending the family vineyards. During the 1950's, 60's, and 70's, times were testing for a family business based on dry land horticulture and mixed farming. Dad's work ethic proved an invaluable asset during the tough years on the farm and he traveled widely as a shearer, drove bulldozers and worked at the local cement works to support his family. Ron Thorn Shiraz is made from the best fruit that we grow and is produced only in exceptional years. This wine is given the benefit of 20 months barrel maturation and 12 months in bottle prior to release. This is our tribute to Dad's life and his contribution to the Thorn-Clarke story. - Cheryl Thorn Clarke hr Review: idproductnamero From a cooler vintage with powerful blue and purple-fruit focus, forest wood and dark-toned earthy notes. Some plum, iodine and rust-like notes, too. There's a fleshy feel to the palate with nicely contained blueberries and plums on offer. Plush and smooth tannins abound. Drink over the next decade. Screw cap.- James Suckling (November 2021), 93\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thorn Clarke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949195817007,"sku":"450624","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/ronthorn_shiraz_2012_hq_label_709459e0-8945-412e-af00-1abd04b9dee5.jpg?v=1771491283"},{"product_id":"yalumba-the-octavius-barossa-valley-2017","title":"Yalumba The Octavius Barossa Valley 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eA very deep purple, red in . This wine showcases Shiraz with its depth of Barossa Valley and the alluring, aromatic freshness of Eden Valley. Vibrant aromas of dark cherries, anise and red raspberry. A distinctive wine with richness and dark berry, fruit compote palate. Perfectly balanced, elegant and refined.Enjoy with beef filet, roast beetroot and horseradish, or Korean fried cauliflower. Review: For long an Australian icon, this has really lightened up its act. For the better. The sort of exotic perfume-lifted lilac floral-seldom seen across shiraz from such a warm zone. Pulpy and juicy in the mouth, rather than over-extracted and desiccated. A beautiful sash of oak, directing a cavalcade of clove, five spice and ample blue to dark fruit references along a skein of peppery acidity. Riveting complexity and the feeling of something far lighter than the ABV suggests. This is a thrilling wine. There are no two ways about it.-James Halliday 97 points A polished shiraz that draws you very deep on the palate, with blackberry, tar, dark-chocolate and walnut character. It's full and very tight, with tension and focus. Thick, silky texture. Unique wine that's aged for 23 months in winery-produced 100-liter French and American-oak octaves. Drink or hold. 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There are some slightly chewy tannins which will soften with time and there is great length of fruit flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thorn Clarke - Milton Park","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949213511727,"sku":"450771","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/milton_park_shiraz_hq_bottle_dd7e0b63-0daa-4cd7-9b35-1177822c6586.jpg?v=1771491438"},{"product_id":"jip-jip-rocks-shiraz-cabernet-2022","title":"Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz-Cabernet 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eJip Jip Rocks Shiraz-Cabernet is made from 55% Shiraz, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon Deep purple. Boysenberry and mulberry aromas with a hint of cedar and pepper. Similar berry fruits show through on the opulent, textured palate with a lingering finish. Fermentation took place over 10 12 days in a combination of open and static fermenters. The temperature was closely monitored to ensure the wine retains its natural fruit expression. New and older French and American oak was used for the maturation of selected wine parcels over a period of 13 months. These parcels were put together from our family estate to best demonstrate the depth and character of our fruit, balanced by integrated oak. Review: langEN-NZVerdana , mso-bidi--family:arial'It's gorgeously ripe and perfumed on the nose showing blackberry, sweet cherry, vanilla and hazelnut characters with a touch of pepper spice. The palate displays lovely weight and plump mouthfeel, leading to a lengthy supple finish. Brightly expressed and immediately appealing. At its best: now to 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jip Jip Rocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949213610031,"sku":"450776","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/jipjip_shzcab_label_90a5e64f-3b20-42db-8ad5-b5e3b33fe900.jpg?v=1771491443"},{"product_id":"royal-shiraz-cabernet-2023","title":"Royal Shiraz-Cabernet 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Royal Shiraz Cabernet is made from 50% Shiraz, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon The Royal Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon borrows its name from a grand old hotel in Riebeek Kasteel. It is the oldest hotel in the Western Cape a beloved fixture of the area.Juicy and fruity, rich and ripe in with blackberry, blackcurrant and spice flavors, subtle vanilla and black pepper. Smooth and well-balanced with a lingering finish of berries, spice and beautifully integrated oak. 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The palate is filled with dark fruits and chocolate backed up by taut tannins and lingering oak. emStory:ememWhen the Clarke forebearers discovered gold in 1870 at the Lady Alice mine in the Barossa goldfields, so began a family dynasty intrigued by geology. A fine legacy that is reflected today in the terroir of our vineyards. The Shotfire range immortalizes the Shotfirer's hazardous job of setting and lighting the charges in the mines.emFran shares his story on how he discovered Thorn-Clarke: em It was October 2001 and I was searching for and sourcing for Australian wines, as it was clear that Australia was going to become the next big thing. After tasting about 100 assorted wines, I decided I liked the of Barossa, Shiraz best - chocolate, cherries, mint and eucalyptus - so I started focusing on Barossa growers (years later, Barossa Shiraz would develop its reputation as the Icon Shiraz for Australia).emem Late on a Thursday afternoon, the carrier delivered a beat-up box of 12 bottles from Australia, 10 of which were leaking. The box was from a guy named Steve Machin, who had just left Hardy's and was beginning work with the Clarke family on setting up a possible new brand. The samples were sticky and messy, but I popped the corks anyway ..... and I was glad that I did. The wine inside tasted like Christmas - mint, eucalyptus, camphor, and evergreen aromas. Great acidity, , flavor and length of finish - very tasty. These samples were so good and so exciting, especially compared to what I had tasted prior, that I immediately called the number on the card. I didn't realize that it was a Perth number (Western Australia) and it was actually 3:00 in the morning. It turned out I was calling the residence of David and Cheryl Clarke, where a sleepy Cheryl answered the phone. I told her, you don't know who I am, but we are going to be doing business together very soon, and lots of it After a few months of talking, faxing (yes, faxing) and sorting out the details, I began importing their wines.emem That super-star wine from the busted box of samples is the wine we know today as Shotfire Shiraz. It was originally called Stone Jar, but fortunately we came up with a better name. 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Wines in this range are only made in exceptional vintages.Deep red with inky purple hues. This classic Barossa shows rich blackberry, licorice, spice plum and smoky oak on the nose. The palate is dense with ripe mulberry and berry compote and generous supporting oak. The tannins are savory and long with spicy refined finish Following harvest the fruit was crushed into a variety of small fermenters (4 to 6T in capacity). Fermentation was carried out at a warm temperature (25-28 degrees ). The ferments were manually pumped over to provide good control of tannin extraction. Each fermenter was treated as a separate parcel of wine and once dry was filled to American oak (40% new). Following malolactic fermentation the wines were racked and returned to the same oak. Parcels remained in barrel for an average of 18 months prior to blending. Only the best barrels from the multiple parcels were used to make the final blend. Once blended the wine was prepared for bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thorn Clarke - William Randell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949255618607,"sku":"451593","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/wr_shz_btl_9394d459-2958-4ff7-ab31-4d2ceeeb7b97.jpg?v=1771492281"},{"product_id":"thorn-clarke-shotfire-shiraz-2021-magnum","title":"Thorn Clarke Shotfire Shiraz 2021 (magnum)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThorn Clarke Shotfire Shiraz is made from 100% Shiraz. Striking deep red-purple in . A rich, voluptuous wine with aromas of blackcurrant and mulberries accompanied by notes of smokey oak and hints of cloves. The palate is filled with dark fruits and chocolate backed up by taut tannins and lingering oak. emStory:ememWhen the Clarke forebearers discovered gold in 1870 at the Lady Alice mine in the Barossa goldfields, so began a family dynasty intrigued by geology. A fine legacy that is reflected today in the terroir of our vineyards. The Shotfire range immortalizes the Shotfirer's hazardous job of setting and lighting the charges in the mines.emFran shares his story on how he discovered Thorn-Clarke: em It was October 2001 and I was searching for and sourcing for Australian wines, as it was clear that Australia was going to become the next big thing. After tasting about 100 assorted wines, I decided I liked the of Barossa, Shiraz best - chocolate, cherries, mint and eucalyptus - so I started focusing on Barossa growers (years later, Barossa Shiraz would develop its reputation as the Icon Shiraz for Australia).emem Late on a Thursday afternoon, the carrier delivered a beat-up box of 12 bottles from Australia, 10 of which were leaking. The box was from a guy named Steve Machin, who had just left Hardy's and was beginning work with the Clarke family on setting up a possible new brand. The samples were sticky and messy, but I popped the corks anyway ..... and I was glad that I did. The wine inside tasted like Christmas - mint, eucalyptus, camphor, and evergreen aromas. Great acidity, , flavor and length of finish - very tasty. These samples were so good and so exciting, especially compared to what I had tasted prior, that I immediately called the number on the card. I didn't realize that it was a Perth number (Western Australia) and it was actually 3:00 in the morning. It turned out I was calling the residence of David and Cheryl Clarke, where a sleepy Cheryl answered the phone. I told her, you don't know who I am, but we are going to be doing business together very soon, and lots of it After a few months of talking, faxing (yes, faxing) and sorting out the details, I began importing their wines.emem That super-star wine from the busted box of samples is the wine we know today as Shotfire Shiraz. 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The wine was racked after six months and the parcels were blended to form the final wine. idproductdescriptionroShotfire Quartage is based on the five traditional red varieties found in the Bordeaux region of France (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec). The Thorn-Clarke winemakers use at least four of the varieties to create the blend each year (occasionally, they can get over excited and use all five). The blend is a reminder to not only look to the future but also to keep an eye on the past and tradition.Much like the previous vintage, the 2020 harvest has produced wines of immense quality but with very low quantities. Another dry winter and mild weather during the ripening period lead to great varietal avours and excellent tannin structure. Upon harvest the bunches were few and far between and the berries themselves small. This led to fruit with intense avor and along with great power and balance.This generous blend boasts a rich deep red-purple . Aromas of blackberries, satsuma plum and anise ll the glass. On the palate, plush tannins are accompanied by rich notes of cassis and blackcurrant. Together they produce a wine with lavish density, complexity and length. A wine that can be enjoyed now or laid down to age for many years.The Shotfire range honors a family pioneer who worked the Barossa goldfields in the late 1800's. 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Powerful yet delicate, lifted aromas of red cherry, blackberry and turkish delight evolve, while subtle hints of mocha linger. Infectious chocolate cherry, fresh plum and liquorice add to the complexity, while creating a seamless structure and lingering finish.TECHNICAL NOTES:The grapes were grown on the Gateway vineyard in McLaren Vale. Barrel fermented and matured in 100% American oak, using 100% new barrels. The required Marquis Fruit Weight for the Love Series is 85% 95%. The Actual Fruit Weight for 2021 Carnival of Love 88%.Alcohol: 16.5% pH: 3.66Reviews: Another sensational edition of the Mollydooker Carnival of Love' Shiraz from 2021 and I am not the least surprised. I've had every edition of this wine for more than a decade. This bottling was as usual aged in all new American oak. On the nose this takes on dense black currant jelly, cigar box and shades of creosote with Arabica bean. 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