Thorn-Clarke

William Randell Barossa Valley Shiraz

9.66 ratings
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Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
Shiraz
Beef, Venison, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Lamb, Pasta, Potato, Mushrooms, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
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9.5

Wow still super dark inky but such extraordinary concentration of ripe dark fruit - polished tannins - man, this has a lot more time and I fortunately I have quite a few more

Wow still super dark inky but such extraordinary concentration of ripe dark fruit - polished tannins - man, this has a lot more time and I fortunately I have quite a few more

1 person found it helpfulMar 6th, 2016
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1 person found it helpfulJul 4th, 2014
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9.5

True to form - see previous notes, still peaking

True to form - see previous notes, still peaking

Nov 30th, 2024
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9.4

See previous notes: squirreled a bunch of this away from my wine selling days - holding steady, in fact, showed me some really gorgeous mint and some feral meat notes which were in addition to the usual generous fruit & spice. Miles to go

See previous notes: squirreled a bunch of this away from my wine selling days - holding steady, in fact, showed me some really gorgeous mint and some feral meat notes which were in addition to the usual generous fruit & spice. Miles to go

Sep 25th, 2023
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9.5

See previous notes: Holding steady - impeccable, consistent, just oozing blackberry, boysenberry, prune, black plum - all compote & reduction, swirling mint & cocoa… mouth coating & luxurious - continues to be one of the top Shiraz I’ve had from AUS

See previous notes: Holding steady - impeccable, consistent, just oozing blackberry, boysenberry, prune, black plum - all compote & reduction, swirling mint & cocoa… mouth coating & luxurious - continues to be one of the top Shiraz I’ve had from AUS

Sep 25th, 2022
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9.5

See previous notes + distinct minty note... this thing is in suspended animation - has MANY yrs ahead

See previous notes + distinct minty note... this thing is in suspended animation - has MANY yrs ahead

May 9th, 2021