- Winery: Thorn-Clarke Wines
- Wine Region: Barossa Valley, South Australia
- Variety: Red blend – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
- Vintage: 2018
- Price: $35
- Find it: From the winery direct
- Alcohol content: 14.5%
- You’ll like this if: You want a bold red
- Body: Full
- Mouthfeel: Plush
- Taste: Rich, plush, complex
- Flavours: Cassis, blackberry, spice
- Enjoy it with: A hearty meal
- Food pairings: BBQ, roast meat
Wine review: Thorn-Clarke Wines Shotfire Quartage
I tried Thorn-Clarke Wines for the first time when we went to the Barossa Valley, and I absolutely loved their wines. They have such a great range across varieties and price points so there is something for everyone. They sent me a few of the wines we tried on the day as samples, and the first one we cracked open was the Thorn-Clarke Wines Shotfire Quartage. This wine is perfect for enjoying alongside a hearty meal and has lovely complex flavours coming from the blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec. It’s the kind of wine you can enjoy now, or age for a couple of years to further develop its flavours.
The Thorn-Clarke Wines Shotfire Quartage is a deep red-purple in the glass. Aromas of blackberries, plum and spice come together and follow through into the palate which is dominant in cassis and blackberry, balanced nicely with spice. The palate is rich and generous with lovely, plush tannins. This wine is decadent and complex with a beautiful long length, delivering deliciousness from start to finish.
About Thorn-Clarke Wines
The Clarke family settled in the Barossa in the 1870s. One side settled on a fruit farm, the other discovered the region’s first gold mine. 100 years later the two sides came together to produce wines worthy of gold.
In 1987, David and Cheryl Clarke bought their first property near Tanunda and started to plant vines and the family tended to them by hand. Cheryl took charge and called in her family of the Thorns to help bring the vineyard into premium condition. The first vintage was in 1998 with small batches of Shiraz, and their story began. From there, they have expanded their selection of family-grown wines across a range of varieties produced sustainably.
The Shotfire range is a homage to the Clarkes who discovered gold in 1870, and the Shotfirer’s hazardous job of setting and lighting the charges. The legacy of this is reflected today in the terroir of their vineyards.
You can find out more about this wine at the Thorn-Clarke website.
Note: This wine was sent as a sample. I was under no obligation to post about it.