Thorn-Clarke, Terra Barossa Shiraz, Barossa Valley

Pours a very rich purple. Aroma - blackberry, plum, sage, eucalyptus, lemongrass, some alcohol. Taste - mildly tannic, fairly fruit forward, but not jammy, alcohol, dried red fruits, cherry, and raspberry. There is a small alcohol burn at end, but not overwhelming.

2007 vintage

Was sure expecting more from Thorn-Clark - especially since they make one of my favorites, Shotfire. Alas, this one didn't measure up to my expectations.

2007 vintage

This wine is a blend of 53% Shiraz, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Petit Verdot, aged for 12 months in French and American oak. Garnet color with an intense nose of black cherry, toasty oak and spices. Medium bodied, fruit forward but not jammy. Flavors of ripe black cherry and black currant lead to a spicy mid palate. There is also a touch of oak. The tannins are silky and the finish is long and fruity.

2007 vintage

Shiraz and unidentified grapes (its Austrailian, it could be anything) make a very enjoyable wine. After an intial taste, I used the aerator which worked its magic and really brought out the berry and herbal notes in the wine. Great value.

2007 vintage

Drinkable but sharp, airs out quickly.

2007 vintage

This was better than expected for price, but I like Thorn-Clarke and think they do a nice job. Garnet with a clear rim. Nose of dark fruit, cherries and chocolate, and a hint of oak. Nice body, just short of full. Sweet tannins, somewhat short on the finish.

2007 vintage

A good everday drinker. Pop'n'pour - no worries.

2007 vintage

The nose offers some appealing notes of crushed black fruit and vanilla, but the wine fails to deliver on flavor and body. There are flavors of fruitcake, boysenberries, red bell pepper and a hint of sweet toasty oak, but there seems to be an acid deficit. The body and structure take the biggest hit, as the wine turns a bit thin and flabby on the finish. I had simliar impressions of the 2006 Thorn-Clarke Terra Borossa Cuvee. Not recommended. I'm …

2007 vintage

nose of cherry, spice mouth with good balance, spice, medium finish. good QPR

2007 vintage

RUSSK Full bodied. Nose of toffee and cooked fruit. Says 13.5% alc, but still feels like 14%. Complex and interesting, with a bit of a bitter finish. Not bad for an Ausie Shiraz (not normally my thing). Might buy more at $11.

2007 vintage

Upon opening.. very opaque, strong alcohol nose, nice legs. Taste was rich and very smooth, almost silky, but with an acidic finish that wiped out the nice fruit flavors up front. After about an hour after opening, the acid finish began to fade. Smooth and rich with flavors of berries, currants and smoke. May age well... I don't know for sure but, am interested enough to buy a few bottles and cellar for a little while. For drinkability in the …

2007 vintage

Rich nose with hints of black cherries, currants, and just a little smoke. Velvety mouth with the same black cherries, currants and smoke flavor. Very smooth as one comes to expect of wines from Thorn-Clarke (not the overt big mouth that is common with many others from the Barossa valley). A great value at $10.99 USD and leaves the impression that it will age well in the bottle for several years to come.

2007 vintage

Fantastic value for a Cuvee blend at 15$. Well balanced dark fruits and spicyness on the finish.

2007 vintage

Nose was weak,the palatte lacked a lot of fruity tastes. Very little finish. It was an OK wine and a middle of the road Shiraz, nothing that really stands out as exceptional--but not one to buy again.

2007 vintage

Fairly typical shiraz blend, not very complex. Good fruit, with some spice and good tannins. Not bad for price but not sure it's something i'd go back for - will have to try again tomorrow. Was a good foil with jerk chicken though.

2007 vintage

Purple, highly aromatic, showing raspberry, smoke -- lots of smoke -- and spice in the nose. Powerful, concentrated flavors of cherry, raspberry, smoke, baking chocolate, and oak notes on the finish. Balance is near-perfect; the wine is quite large, but there's enough acidity and tannin to balance it out most of the way. It's a little topheavy. Finish is everlasting. I wonder what the prior raters had; this was excellent. Highly recommended. Drink through 2015.

2007 vintage

Good, but not standout.

2007 vintage

average australian shiraz

2007 vintage

Not over the top, but not very interesting. Fruit forward. 85-86

2004 vintage

Decent typical Aussie Shiraz

2004 vintage

Earthy nose with some plum up front.

2004 vintage

Delightful Aussie, not too over-the-top, with dark berry and some tobacco flavors. Drinking very nicely.

2004 vintage

big fruity wine. dark and extracted

2004 vintage

good nose, flavor, body, finish. will buy more.

2004 vintage

Given as a gift, and pleasantly suprised. This was a nice shiraz for the price- It would be a nice party wine.

2004 vintage

Very solid, smooth, everyday wine. No structure or complexity to speak of, but solid fruit and a clean finish.

2004 vintage

Peppery and fruit-forward. Not very complex, but great quality for the $10 price tag.

2004 vintage

Rich strong fruit aroma's. Jammy sweet fruit flavors with some nice pepper and spice on the middle with a mdeium finish.

2004 vintage

Meaty, juicy, deep and heavily extracted. Always like the mouthfeel of these Barrossa Shirazs, but I've yet to find a good food pairing. Was good right away and after a few hours of air time, but developed an off flavor on the second day. Good stuff, don't plan on saving it for a second day.

2004 vintage

Full body, lots of fruit, very smooth

2004 vintage

Smooth and Full, good finish

2004 vintage

Nice, but as you might expect a lightweight compared to the Shotfire.

2004 vintage

Full bodied fruit forward pleasant wine. tasted at Bob's.

2004 vintage

Peppery, mild oak, nice finish

2004 vintage

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