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Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Ridge Shiraz 2003

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2003 Vintage

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Winery:
Thorn-Clarke
Varietal:
Syrah
Region:
Australia > South Australia > Barossa
Type:
Red Wine
Drink Dates:
Drink Now - 2010
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User Tags:  fruit, oak - heavy, stone fruits, resinous, rich, berry, tasting, bargain, dark fruit, caramel 


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Australia has certainly made Syrah its own, even bestowing it with a new name: Shiraz. In the warm, dry climate of Australia this noble grape, responsible for some of the grandest wines of France, produces an intense, unique expression that is distinctly Australian. The ripe grapes take on classic notes of black pepper and leather that add depth and complexity to the black cherry and plum fruits on the palate. Australian Shiraz has typically been aged in American Oak barrels which impart the wine with a distinct note of vanilla that can add to the impression of ripeness many of these wines have, but the time in barrel also allows the wines a chance to settle and reveal their rich, voluptuously styled mouthfeel.

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Snooth User: jockstrap
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Simply a super good Shiraz. Love the complexity. Would love to buy more but can't get hold of it any longer.


April 2009

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Comments: Deep red in colour. Good lifted nose of raisin fruit complemented by chocolate, caramel and vanilla oak. The palate is full bodied with ripe berry fruit, creme Brule and dark chocolate. The mouthfeel is rich and viscous, with a lovely soft and approachable tannin structure. There is great length of blackberry fruit and mocha oak. Winemaking: Grapes are crushed and de-stemmed into open fermenters. Yeast is added immediately once in the fermenter, ferments are then pumped over twice daily to maximise colour, tannin and flavour extraction. Cooling is used to ensure ferments remain read more...


 

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Rating: 89/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 155 on Oct-04


 

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