{"title":"Wine from Barossa Valley","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\/barossa_valley-100x200.jpg?v=1773148140\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA popular region for tourists, the Barossa Valley in the Southern part of Australia is a region filled with vineyards as far as the eye can see. Labeled as one of the major wine-producing regions in the world, the Barossa Valley gets its name derives from the famed Barossa Ranges. When Britain fought France, Colonel William Light named the region in memory of the Battle of Barossa. The three  towns that are situated in the city contain their own unique identity and are distinctly different in appeal. Tanunda is the town with the most German influence out of the three towns that are in the Barossa Valley. The center of commerce, Nuriootpa, has many fun and unique shops for travelers. Lastly, the town of Angaston has a rich history of English influence because of the settlers from Britain who migrated from the country to Australia, and started mining in the region. A scout to the Barossa Valley called the region the \"cream\" and encouraged European settlers to move to the Barossa Valley and to make the land perfect for farming and cultivation. The Barossa Valley today boasts of 20,000 people who mostly live in the three towns in the region. The beautiful green rolling hills, lush landscapes, and gem vineyards make the Barossa Valley home to some of the world's most famed wines, including the Shiraz wine crafted in the region and a famed wine called the Eden Valley Riesling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"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":"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-meta-mataro-2019","title":"Schwarz Meta Mataro 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eSchwarz Meta Mataro is made from 100% Mataro (a.k.a. Mourvedre).Meta: An abstraction from a well-known concept. Fruit sourced from Bethany and Marananga. Dark, spicy and built for max expression. Built over a foundation of blackberry and red plums this is a punch, expressive Mataro of spice rubbed meat, tea smoke and beef jerky. All dark, brooding and masculine in its fragrance, the palate is expansive with punchy tannin and sweet cinnamon spice. Coming from 2 different vineyards. Average age of the vines is 90 years old for the first parcel and 70 years old for the second parcel. Hand-picked, wild yeast, 72% whole bunch. Minimal use of Oak, the majority is aged in tank in order to avoid oxydation.Pairs with pizza, pasta, burger, charcuterie and mild cheese. Review: A gorgeous, glossy purple hue. Saturated dark fruit scents melding with smoked meat and violet. The tannins, a ferrous timbre. This has no pretence. Just an honest Mataro, scented with fidelity, extracted and easy to drink. Delicious - Ned Goodwin- Halliday Wine Companion (August 2020), 95\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schwarz Wine Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949032337455,"sku":"447504","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/schwarz_meta_mataro_nv_hq_label.png?v=1771488012"},{"product_id":"schwarz-thiele-road-grenache-2018","title":"Schwarz Thiele Road Grenache 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eSchwarz Thiele Road Grenache is made from 80 year old 100% Grenache vines. Thiele Road is a dusty track that crosses Bethany Creek at the foot of the Barossa Ranges. It is home to Jason Schwarz's family's 70 year old, deep rooted Grenache vines that produce wines with complex flavours and plenty of character. Bouquet: The nose is floral and expressive with raspberry and pepper. Palate: Red fruits, spice and earth with beautiful balance and structure. Medium weighted with fine acidity. A wine built on complexity and packed with interest. Planted in 1941. The gnarled, old vines continue to produce fantastic fruit and the quality out of the 2014 vintage was evident. The vines are handpicked, 10% whole bunch and the remainder de-stemmed and into an open fermenter. Before too long the wild yeast population on the grapes kicks off fermentation and that continues with daily gentle pump overs and hand plunging until fermentation is complete and the flavour profile is just right. The wine is then basket pressed and matured in seasoned French oak for 18 months before bottling. Not filtered or fined. Review: From a single vineyard (Bethany) planted in 1941. No question that 2018 delivered some mighty fine Grenache in the Barossa Valley. Bright and pretty, red fruits, baked ricotta with thyme and honey, spice. Its finely wrought and fresh, light emery tannin, raspberry and sweet strawberry, spice, blood orange and aromatic herbs playing out on a long finish. Oh, and its light to medium-bodied at most. Lovely.- The Winefront (March 2020), 94\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schwarz Wine Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949032370223,"sku":"447505","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/schwarzthielebtl_01bd3535-e139-4918-821d-8be14ffe219a.jpg?v=1771488012"},{"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":"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-peake-cabernet-shiraz-2017","title":"Hickinbotham Peake Cabernet Shiraz 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eHickinbotham Peake Cabernet Shiraz is made from 60 percent Cabernet and 40 percent Shiraz. Named after the late Mr. Edward John Peake who established the first vineyard and orchard at Clarendon circa 1850. Blending Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz is a famous part of Australian winemaking history and whilst the in idual components of this wine are mighty, the sum of The Peakes parts is magnificent. The Cabernet shines aromatically with notes of blackberry pie and dark chocolate, while the Shiraz fills the mid-palate with black plum and toasty oak. Fine tannins and balanced acidity contribute to an incredibly long finish. The Peake continues to honor the legacy of this iconic Australian blend. Review: Hickinbotham's 2017 The Peake Cabernet Shiraz is a 60-40 blend of the varieties, aged in a healthy of new French oak. As a barrel selection, it stands above the other wines in the lineup, being more complex and complete than either the Brooks Road Shiraz or the Trueman Cabernet. Cassis leads the way, rounded out by ripe cherries and joined by shadings of cedar and vanilla. It's full-bodied and concentrated in the mouth, rich, supple and almost creamy in texture and boasts a long, silky finish. While nearly drinkable already, it should easily age for a decade or more.- Wine Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hickinbotham","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949065334831,"sku":"448231","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/peakecabshiraz_5e287b13-7770-4919-8dfc-b5425ecd7f9f.jpg?v=1771488818"},{"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":"thorn-clarke-single-vineyard-mataro-2019","title":"Thorn Clarke Single Vineyard Mataro 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eThorn Clarke Single Vineyard Mataro is made from 100 percent Mataro.The Single Vineyard Selection range focuses on single site, small batch wines, highlighting the true characteristics of each in idual variety. Each block is hand selected by our winemaker and viticulturist each year, choosing the wines that best reflect the strengths of each in idual vintage.Striking with its inky red and purple hues, a hallmark of a classic vintage. On the nose, briary black fruits are in abundance. Notes of Chinese five spice and currants also shine through. On the palate, blackberries and winter spice are evident. The generous and silky tannins in this wine support a long and complex finish. The grapes were destemmed and fermented in 4 tonne open fermenters for a period of 10 days. The wine was pressed off into 10 year old oak where it was matured for a duration of 18 months before being racked in preparation for bottling. This wine has no filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thorn Clarke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949125660719,"sku":"448933","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/thorn_clarke_single_vineyard_mataro_2018_bottle_20_1_0b11e97c-4d4b-4a1f-85f0-ee58d290fdba.jpg?v=1771489568"},{"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-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. 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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. 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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":"thorn-clarke-single-vineyard-malbec-2022","title":"Thorn Clarke Single Vineyard Malbec 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThorn Clarke Single Vineyard Malbec is made from 100 percent Malbec.The Single Vineyard Selection range focuses on single site, small batch wines, highlighting the true characteristics of each in idual variety. Each block is hand selected by our winemaker and viticulturist each year, choosing the wines that best reflect the strengths of each in idual vintage.The wine is sourced from the most Northern area of the Barossa and featuring a vibrant purple hue. The nose is lifted with perfumed blueberry and satsuma plum evident. The palate is full bodied and rich with layers of blue fruits, Christmas spices and subtle complex French oak. Pairs with braised Lamb Shank or Blue Vein Cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thorn Clarke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949187002415,"sku":"450388","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/tc_single_vineyard_malbec_nv_hq_label.jpg?v=1771491024"},{"product_id":"schwarz-thiele-road-grenache-2022","title":"Schwarz Thiele Road Grenache 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eSchwarz Thiele Road Grenache is made from 80 year old 100% Grenache vines. Thiele Road is a dusty track that crosses Bethany Creek at the foot of the Barossa Ranges. It is home to Jason Schwarz's family's 70 year old, deep rooted Grenache vines that produce wines with complex flavours and plenty of character. Bouquet: The nose is floral and expressive with raspberry and pepper. Palate: Red fruits, spice and earth with beautiful balance and structure. Medium weighted with fine acidity. A wine built on complexity and packed with interest. Planted in 1941. The gnarled, old vines continue to produce fantastic fruit and the quality out of the 2014 vintage was evident. The vines are handpicked, 10% whole bunch and the remainder de-stemmed and into an open fermenter. Before too long the wild yeast population on the grapes kicks off fermentation and that continues with daily gentle pump overs and hand plunging until fermentation is complete and the flavour profile is just right. The wine is then basket pressed and matured in seasoned French oak for 18 months before bottling. Not filtered or fined. hr Review: This is an intriguing, full-weighted wine of compelling dry extract and savory, forceful length. Far from the archetype, or at least what I had construed that to be in these parts. Smoky and ferruginous, with aromas of Islay peat from a wild ferment and old vine je ne sais quoi. A darker brood, lathered with clove, anise, brush smoke and iodine, over the usual red fruited paradigm. The finish, biltong meaty and a tad drying. That said, this may well be reduction as the wine opens beautifully with time, boasting oodles of personality. Drink or hold. - Ned Goodwin MW- James Suckling (August 2023), 94\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schwarz Wine Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949187199023,"sku":"450394","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/schwarzthielebtl_352679d8-4eec-4cac-9b22-1ea503d219ec.jpg?v=1771491030"},{"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. James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yalumba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949213085743,"sku":"450758","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/octaviabtl.jpg?v=1771491424"},{"product_id":"morambro-creek-chardonnay-2022","title":"Morambro Creek Chardonnay 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eMorambro Creek Chardonnay is made from 100 percent Chardonnay. idstatstextheadTasting Notes idwinerightnotesDeep straw in colour. Concentrated citrus and white peach fruit flavours are complimented by delicate yeast and subtle spice aromas. The palate is clean and fresh with vibrant fruit flavours, mineral characters and a good lingering finish. idstatstextheadWinemaking Report idwinerightnotesFruit was harvested in the cool of the night and gently pressed. The juice was fermented in French oak barrels (35% new, 65% aged). Various components underwent: a wild ferment, malolactic fermentation and extended lees contact to give the wine further complexity and flavour. 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Bottling took place soon afterwards so the wine was a true expression of the grape and the terroir from which it was made. The is a rich vibrant green. The nose shows lifted clean, sweet fruit of apricot and peach. The palate is medium to full bodied and exhibits predominantly peach and nectarine flavors, with cloves and cardamom evident from the use of a small amount of French oak. The wine finishes full and long with a nice balance of sweet fruit and creaminess.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thorn Clarke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949225930799,"sku":"450998","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/milton_park_chardonnay_hq_bottle_98314806-5ad2-47f0-be0c-f8f53b48af8c.jpg?v=1771491691"},{"product_id":"thorn-clarke-shotfire-shiraz-2021","title":"Thorn Clarke Shotfire Shiraz 2021","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. It was originally called Stone Jar, but fortunately we came up with a better name. 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A classic Australian blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, the first vintage release of The Signature was in 1962. Since then, this outstanding wine has acknowledged more than 57 Signatories people who have enhanced the traditions and culture of Yalumba.Seductive and alluring florals, cool mints, red pomegranate with fine blackberry fruits and dark cherry aromas. The palate is delightfully generous with dark red cherry fruit that merges into ironstone tannins. A medium to full bodied wine with a long, flowing tannin profile. Review: The 2018 The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz (the 48th vintage) is named for Nick Waterman (managing director and CEO of Yalumba 2015 - 2022). The 2018 vintage in South Australia (and specifically here, Barossa) was an excellent one: ripewarm, even and long and produced wines with density, energy and gravitas. This is exactly that: plush and powerful. The fruit forms a perfect dovetail: the enveloping, mouth-filling abundance of the Shiraz, neatly wedged into the folds of the structuring and shapely Cabernet. Very impressive. This is one of the more impressive Signatures in recent times. It will cellar with grace and ease. Since its first release in 1962, The Signature has been Yalumba's deep e into the classic Australian blend from the Barossa and one that honors the people who have enhanced the traditions and culture of Yalumba. There is a resonance and depth to this release that I really like. Wonderfully pure and concentrated blackberry and plum fruits, layered with spice, dark chocolate, earth, cedar and oak nuance. Succulent and sinewy in the mouth, it flexes considerable muscle, yet remains purely fruited and approachable even at this stage of its evolution. Rich and balanced with fine, ripe tannin and plenty of energy for such depth of fruit. 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Since then, this outstanding wine has acknowledged more than 57 Signatories people who have enhanced the traditions and culture of Yalumba.Seductive and alluring florals, cool mints, red pomegranate with fine blackberry fruits and dark cherry aromas. The palate is delightfully generous with dark red cherry fruit that merges into ironstone tannins. A medium to full bodied wine with a long, flowing tannin profile. Review: A full-weighted, archetypal Aussie blend. Cabernet and shiraz, both from the Barossa. The top wines of Yalumba have undergone considerable refinement in recent years. The tannins, better managed the fruit, more restrained the oak, judicious. Here, an example. Fresh and lithe. Scents of anise, bay leaf and kirsch, with a nourishing core of beef bouillon. An expansive sweetness grows in trajectory, with a douse of menthol at the finish. 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The palate has an integrated French oak influence with notes of toasty cedar accompanied by further notes of briary fruits. A wine with great depth and drive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thorn Clarke - William Randell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949255585839,"sku":"451592","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/william_randell_cabernet_sauvignon_hq_bottle_f7991736-632d-4b95-ba89-6a26881357c6.jpg?v=1771492281"},{"product_id":"thorn-clarke-william-randell-shiraz-2021","title":"Thorn Clarke William Randell Shiraz 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eThorn Clarke William Randell Shiraz is made from 100 percent Shiraz The William Randell range of wines were created in honor of our family ancestor - the esteemed pioneer William Richard Randell (1824 - 1911). The wines are sourced solely from grapes grown on our estate vineyards. 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. 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To ensure optimum extraction of tannins, and flavor the Grenache was pumped over twice daily for a duration of 10 days and both the Shiraz and Mourvedre spent 7 days on skins with pump overs twice daily. Fermentation temperatures were maintained between 22-25 degrees to retain fruit purity. All batches were pressed off and once both primary alcoholic fermentation and secondary malolactic fermentation were complete the wines were then racked to new (10%) and 10 year old French hogsheads where the wines matured for a period of 18 months. Bench blends were created to ensure a harmonious final wine. 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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. Many years and vintages later, I'm still glad to be importing Shotfire Shiraz and other Thorn-Clarke selections .... and I'm still glad that Cheryl Clarke woke up for that phone call.em\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thorn Clarke - Shotfire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949256175663,"sku":"451590","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/thorn_clarke_shotfire_shiraz_hq_label_57453b21-19a3-4a9c-b2f7-c493027f4aeb.jpg?v=1771492279"},{"product_id":"schwarz-thiele-road-grenache-2023","title":"Schwarz Thiele Road Grenache 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eSchwarz Thiele Road Grenache is made from 80 year old 100% Grenache vines. Thiele Road is a dusty track that crosses Bethany Creek at the foot of the Barossa Ranges. It is home to Jason Schwarz's family's 70 year old, deep rooted Grenache vines that produce wines with complex flavours and plenty of character. Bouquet: The nose is floral and expressive with raspberry and pepper. Palate: Red fruits, spice and earth with beautiful balance and structure. Medium weighted with fine acidity. A wine built on complexity and packed with interest. Planted in 1941. The gnarled, old vines continue to produce fantastic fruit and the quality out of the 2014 vintage was evident. The vines are handpicked, 10% whole bunch and the remainder de-stemmed and into an open fermenter. Before too long the wild yeast population on the grapes kicks off fermentation and that continues with daily gentle pump overs and hand plunging until fermentation is complete and the flavour profile is just right. The wine is then basket pressed and matured in seasoned French oak for 18 months before bottling. Not filtered or fined.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schwarz Wine Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949256798255,"sku":"451612","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/schwarzthielebtl_1464f82c-9999-429c-9334-615ee2728e6a.jpg?v=1771492299"},{"product_id":"thorn-clarke-shotfire-quartage-2022","title":"Thorn Clarke Shotfire Quartage 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThorn Clarke Shotfire Quartage is made from 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Cabernet Franc, 16% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot. . The fruit was harvested at night. Fermentation was carried out in a variety of small capacity fermenters. After pressing the parcels were filled to French oak (12 months) for maturation. 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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Very deep and rich, yet so vibrant and youthful, this has fresh-herb and savory complexity alongside the black-fruit aromas. Great muscular tannins on the powerful palate give it wonderful vitality and clarity. Just a touch of eucalyptus. Very long finish with a wonderfully velvety texture. From vines planted in 1919. Excellent aging potential.James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yalumba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949267120175,"sku":"451781","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/steeple.jpg?v=1771492471"},{"product_id":"thorn-clarke-terra-barossa-shiraz-2022","title":"Thorn Clarke Terra Barossa Shiraz 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThorn Clarke Terra Barossa Shiraz is made from 100 percent Shiraz h4 Commentsh4 Deep purple red. Aromas of ripe plums, cherries and earth with subtle notes of vanilla and cloves. The aromas follow through onto the palate with a fruit focus, subtle oak notes and soft, rounded tannins. The wine walks the line between medium and full bodied with a plush mouthfeel. h4 Vinification Notesh4 The grapes are crushed and de-stemmed into fermenters. Yeast is added immediately once in fermenter and the ferments are pumped over twice daily to maximise colour, tannin and flavour extraction. Cooling is used to ensure ferment temperatures remain in the 22-25 degree celcius range which will allow the fruit to display maximum fruit expression. Pressing then occurs approximately seven days after crushing and the wine is then put into predominately American oak to mature. hr Review: This is a gently spicy shiraz with aromas of red berries and plums, gentle spice and a little perfume and spiced pastry, too. The palate has a supple and fleshy feel with bright and ripe red to dark-berry flavors. Soft, plump tannins. Drink now. 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The palate has bright currant characters throughout. Spice and chocolate add to the complexity of the wine. The tannins are ripe and grainy and give the wine good structure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thorn Clarke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949285273647,"sku":"452053","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/thorn_clarke_terra_barossa_cabernet_sauvignon_hq_bottle.jpg?v=1771492719"},{"product_id":"thorn-clarke-single-vineyard-grenache-2022","title":"Thorn Clarke Single Vineyard Grenache 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThorn Clarke Single Vineyard Grenache is 100% Grenache.The Single Vineyard Selection range focuses on single site, small batch wines, highlighting the true characteristics of each in idual variety. Each block is hand selected by our winemaker and viticulturist each year, choosing the wines that best reflect the strengths of each in idual vintage. idproductdescriptionroThe vines sit in good sandy soils nestled below the ranges on the eastern side of the Barossa, enjoying cooling evening, gully winds and a temperature climate.The wine is ruby in with purple hues. Brimming with bright fruit notes of wild strawberries cherry and backed up by subtle spice of white pepper. On the palate, the fruit continues with further notes of raspberries and plum with a hint of French oak. A juicy medium bodied red that has a delicate and complex finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thorn Clarke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949285306415,"sku":"452054","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/grenactvbtl_fb311719-4d78-4ddf-a315-d640ff680b3c.jpg?v=1771492718"},{"product_id":"torbreck-the-factor-shiraz-2021","title":"Torbreck The Factor Shiraz 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Factor is predominantly from the Gomersal and Marananga sub-regions of the Barossa, providing dense texture and richness to the palate with subtle notes of olive tapenade, saddle leather and minerals. Ripe aromas of plum and wild blackberries, olive, pepper and spice are all supported by a dark core of espresso roast, ripe blackberries and saltbush. 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Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWine Spectator 96 Points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"reviewBody\" bis_skin_checked=\"1\"\u003eThe 2021 The Factor is a blend of vineyard sites (Krondorf, Rowland Flat, Greenock and Marananga) and is 100% Shiraz (Syrah). On the nose, it offers a complete vision of Barossa Shiraz—chewy, supple, spicy, big, expansive and voluminous. It has a way of being both structural and inviting and flows long through the finish. This is a very good wine here, classy, comforting and evocative, and while silky, it's also pleasingly regional. The tannins are gently chewy through the finish, which I like very much. 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This wine is sourced from up to 70-year-old, low-yielding shiraz vines from a selection of historical grower vineyards at Tappa Pass and Light Pass, growing in low-fertility Neoproterozoic soils more than 542 million years old, that range from red-brown earths to terra rossa. These vineyards provide shiraz fruit from both the Eden and Barossa Valleys of the Barossa zone, vinified in traditional open-top fermenters. Matured in 24% new and 76% seasoned French hogsheads for 18 months prior to blending and bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep crimson with violet hues. Vibrant aromas of blueberry, blackberry, Satsuma plum and raspberry with hints of anise, crushed marjoram, cardamom, violets and cedar. 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