Thorn-Clarke

Shotfire Quartage Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

8.830 ratings
8.84 pro ratings
Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Blue Cheese, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Duck, Onion, Beans & Peas
Top Notes For
Scott Rowe

I enjoy a wine on a different level when I forget how it made its way to our cellar.
What a great find.
Drinking beautifully.

I enjoy a wine on a different level when I forget how it made its way to our cellar.
What a great find.
Drinking beautifully.

Nov 25th, 2017
Scorewine

Wine writer http://www.israelwines.co.il

8.7

A pleasant blend from Barossa, a melange of CS, CF, Petit Verdot and Malbec, resulting in a deep dark color, nose of ripe black fruits, black pepper, black current and cherry, medium to full body, with mild round tannins and pleasant acidity. Over all balanced with a smooth finish. My score 87, drink to 2018

A pleasant blend from Barossa, a melange of CS, CF, Petit Verdot and Malbec, resulting in a deep dark color, nose of ripe black fruits, black pepper, black current and cherry, medium to full body, with mild round tannins and pleasant acidity. Over all balanced with a smooth finish. My score 87, drink to 2018

2 people found it helpfulApr 27th, 2016
Max Gottesfeld

Very much like a Bordeaux except slightly lighter.

Very much like a Bordeaux except slightly lighter.

Jan 24th, 2015
Michael Kotrady

Cab Sauv, Petit Verdot, Cab Franc Merlot. Almost makes you say, "Shiraz? What's that?"

Cab Sauv, Petit Verdot, Cab Franc Merlot. Almost makes you say, "Shiraz? What's that?"

Oct 25th, 2014
Frank Kuo

Cloudy and hazy dark red with purple and brownish tone on the rim. Nose of beautiful opulent cherry jam, spice, herbs, oaks, some unique honey fragrance, and some smoke. Taste of dry and firm tannins at first sip. It is followed by dark fruit like cherry and herbal note, oaky, grassy, ice wine like note and smooths out after a few sip. Aftertaste of nice strawberry, spice, and medium length, with a touch of round acidity. Just a tiny bit of sulfate note is a nuisance to the overall experience. A symphony of the flavors make her a pleasant wine to enjoy. As a blend, she stands up to the test, not to mention her discount price I am able to fetch. Cheers.

Cloudy and hazy dark red with purple and brownish tone on the rim. Nose of beautiful opulent cherry jam, spice, herbs, oaks, some unique honey fragrance, and some smoke. Taste of dry and firm tannins at first sip. It is followed by dark fruit like cherry and herbal note, oaky, grassy, ice wine like note and smooths out after a few sip. Aftertaste of nice strawberry, spice, and medium length, with a touch of round acidity. Just a tiny bit of sulfate note is a nuisance to the overall experience. A symphony of the flavors make her a pleasant wine to enjoy. As a blend, she stands up to the test, not to mention her discount price I am able to fetch. Cheers.

Dec 25th, 2016
Ted Corvey

Ridding the line between old and new world - a bit of Bordeaux with Australian spice and acidity. Oak, berries, chocolate and cedar, nice tannic back bone. Great value around 20 a bottle at TW. #QPR

Ridding the line between old and new world - a bit of Bordeaux with Australian spice and acidity. Oak, berries, chocolate and cedar, nice tannic back bone. Great value around 20 a bottle at TW. #QPR

May 6th, 2016
Randy Crouch

This is a Wine Spectator 95 pt wine! It is fabulous! Medium nose, full body, sticks to the glass like glue, spicy and oaky.

This is a Wine Spectator 95 pt wine! It is fabulous! Medium nose, full body, sticks to the glass like glue, spicy and oaky.

Dec 12th, 2015
Joseph Haddad

Nice and solid wine, deep dark fruit and spices. Good wine but missing oak flavor and earthiness. I will by again! 2012 vintage 12/2015 $15 wl

Nice and solid wine, deep dark fruit and spices. Good wine but missing oak flavor and earthiness. I will by again! 2012 vintage 12/2015 $15 wl

Dec 10th, 2015
Alan Johnston

3.3 Lovely Shiraz, very spicy and tasty. Regularly $16.99, on sale for $13.29.

3.3 Lovely Shiraz, very spicy and tasty. Regularly $16.99, on sale for $13.29.

Nov 19th, 2015
Nathan Lawrence

Fruity, juicy & dry finish

Fruity, juicy & dry finish

Aug 23rd, 2015