A fruit focused wine with subtle oak & soft rounded tannins
Walking a line between medium and full bodied with a plush mouthfeel
Match with barbecued and roasted red meats
Thorn-Clarke Sandpiper Barossa Shiraz 2017 (Australia)
Thorn-Clarke Sandpiper Barossa Shiraz 2017 (Australia)
Accolades
Awarded Gold Medal
China Wine & Spirits Awards 2019
Awarded 5 Stars
The Wine Companion.com.au. James Halliday 2019
Awarded 94/100 Points
The Wine Companion.com.au. James Halliday 2019
Description
- Ripe plum & cherries
- Subtle vanilla
- Soft oak
- Silky tannins
A deep purple red colour in the glass, with 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. The colours are vibrant and tannins are silky with a fine savoury finish.
The Sandpiper range is named after the migratory bird which visits the Thorn Clarke vineyards annually from the Northern Hemisphere - something of a reminder of the tenacity and commitment which is required for long term viticulture.
An above-average wet spring and cooler than average summer temperatures led to a later start to picking than normal. This combined with a long and mild ripening period meant that the fruit was developed to a beautiful level of maturity on the vine. This has led to outstanding flavours and perfumed, expressive wines.
The grapes were 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 degrees Celsius range, which will allow the fruit to display maximum fruit expression. Pressing then occurs approximately seven days after crushing, after which the wine was put into French oak for maturation for up to 12 months.
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Delicious with pizza. Full bodied but not too heavy. Would definitely buy again.
Margaret - 20/04/2020
Such a smooth full bodied red. One of my favs
Aata - 12/04/2020
Partner loves this, excellent value for money
Sandra - 05/04/2020
Best value for money Shiraz on the market
Pip - 23/02/2020
Lovely depth and flavour
Lindsay - 22/05/2019
Love this beautiful Shiraz
Ute - 10/09/2018
Much appreciate support
Vonnie - 13/05/2020
It's a great drop
Colin - 17/01/2020
Smooth easy drinking go to. Never going to offend. Great bang for buck.
Kay - 12/11/2019
A consistently nice rich Barossa Shiraz.
Roger - 21/10/2019
Super Shiraz, and great value
Janette - 09/06/2019
Very pleasant drop for everyday occasion
Colleen - 26/05/2019
A most enjoyable Shiraz, lovely for summer time drinking as not too heavy.
John - 20/05/2019
Good value.
Clayton - 19/05/2019
This is a pleasant shiraz . I would rate it as 3.5 stars. Good for everyday drinking.
Iain - 08/05/2020
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