{"title":"Wine from Thorn Clarke","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/thornfamily1-100x200_3.jpg?v=1773314777\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Thorn Clarke Estate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe winery owners are David and Cheryl Clarke (born Thorn) and their son Sam is the manager of the winery. The Thorn-Clarke family has a long history in the Barossa - six generations of involvement in the region's world famous wine industry. The Thorns have been grape growers in the Barossa since the 1870's. David Clarke's passion for the wine industry lead to the planting of the Kabininge vineyard outside of Tanunda in 1987, which represents the start of a deeper involvement by the family in the Barossa wine industry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style3\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThorn Clarke \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style3\"\u003eVineyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr class=\"style2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eSt Kitts and Truro Vineyards\u003c\/u\u003e--Cooler, and with lower rainfall, these northern Barossa vineyards totaling 103 hectares, are at an elevation of between 380 and 410 meters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"style2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eMt Crawford Vineyard\u003c\/u\u003e--Late ripening, high rainfall and with elevations as high as 475 meters above sea level, this 37 hectare Eden Valley vineyard can easily be confused with the Adelaide Hills - which is after all just across the range.  This site was specially selected as it was considered ideal to grow grape varieties which respond to cold climate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"style2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eKabininge Vineyard\u003c\/u\u003e--In stark contrast, the 33 hectare Kabininge vineyard is true Barossa Valley floor terroir. At just 270 meters above sea level red winegrapes ripen easily here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"style2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eMilton Park Vineyard\u003c\/u\u003e--Located in classic Eden Valley country, between Angaston and Keyneton, the Milton Park vineyard has an elevation of between 330 and 400 meters above sea level.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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":"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":"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":"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":"thorn-clarke-milton-park-chardonnay-2023","title":"Thorn Clarke Milton Park Chardonnay 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThorn Clarke Milton Park Chardonnay grapes were crushed, destemmed and then pressed using a membrane press. Pressings were not used. Fermented using French Yeast at 12-15 degrees Celcius. The ferment was kept slow and cool to retain all the natural flavors of the grape. The wine was then racked and filtered. 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-gsm-2021","title":"Thorn Clarke Shotfire GSM 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eThorn Clarke Shotfire GSM is made from 51% Grenache, 39% Shiraz, 10% Mourvedre. The Shotfire range honors a family pioneer who worked the Barossa goldfields in the late 1800's. He had the hazardous job of being a 'Shotfirer' one who handled the explosives to be used in finding that rich vein of gold.A classic blend of the traditional stalwarts from the Barossa, this blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvdre is sourced from older low yielding vines. idproductdescriptionroBright crimson in with purple highlights at the edge of the glass. The nose is lifted and draws you in with ripe plum, mulberry and white pepper. The palate is plush and vibrant with cherries, forest fruits and enticing spice. As silky and smooth as it is complex and savory - the wine is beautifully balanced and juicy with great structure and generous mouthfeel. This classic GSM finishes with long, velvety tannins. Each variety was destemmed and fermented separately - in small 6 tonne open fermenters - to allow full expression of varietal character. 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. Pairs best with slow Cooked Lamb or Roasted Vegetable Medley.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thorn Clarke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949255651375,"sku":"451594","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/shotfire_gsm_label_7d620303-ab63-48c9-ba64-ad0888b802e2.jpg?v=1771492283"},{"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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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":"test","title":"test","description":"","brand":"timelesswines.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45002089300015,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/collections\/wineries-thorn-clarke.oembed","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}