Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Barossa Shiraz 2018 (Australia)

Description

• American oak
• Rich dark fruit
• Mixed spice
• Silky tannins

"Gorgeously ripe and fragrant, the wine shows black and purple fruit richness on the nose with nuances of violet, mixed spice and cedar. It’s concentrated and tremendously weighted on the palate, offering succulent fruit intensity combined with plush texture and silky tannins, finishing wonderfully long and delectable. At its best: now to 2033" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jul 2020

This wine has an intense red colour with vivid purple hues reflecting the power of the vintage. On the nose, aromas of rich dark fruits fill the glass, supported by a hint of black pepper and winter spice. A generous palate with characters of black cherry and dark chocolate. All of this is supported by opulent, mouth filling tannins which lead to a long finish and plush mouthfeel.

The grapes were de-stemmed into fermenters. Ferments were pumped over twice daily to maximise colour, tannin and flavour extraction. Cooling is used to ensure ferments remain in the 22-25 degree celcius range which allows maximum fruit expression in the wine. Pressing occurs approximately seven days after fermentation commences and the wine is then filled to American oak to mature (14 months in 40% new American hogsheads with the balance going into 2nd and 3rd fill barrels).