Gotta Love Thorne Clarke! They make wonderful wines out of Barossa Valley, especially Shiraz! I like this one because it isn't such a bright, intense Shriaz. It's well oaked, rich, and velvety in feel. The nose is pleasant with notes of mulled raspberries and blackberries, cedar, and coffee. The weighted, full pallet is a driving force, yet still incredibly smooth, exhibiting notes of raspberry cream, chocolate mousse, bacon fat, baking spices, vanilla, and a smooth enticing finish. Nothing tart, super acidic or astringent. Just pure delight that still has the ability to age for several years. — 10 years ago
Lovely, off the beaten path Gamay Noir from Similkameen Valley, British Columbia, Canada.
Drinking with Rob Thorne. He bought this in Vancouver last summer.
Soft, light body, currants, dash of pepper. — 9 years ago
Medium minus lemon. Lemon, mineral, mint, basil, birch wood, coconut. Medium plus acidity, medium minus sugar, medium minus alcohol — 10 years ago
Really tasty. Very aromatic with lots of citrus, flowers and caramelized sugar with a full and complex palate — 11 years ago
Peter Blandino
Wow, lovely and complex. — 8 years ago