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UPC code: 8 53065 00018 4
2007 Thorn-Clarke, Shotfire, Chardonnay, Barossa Valley 12/750ml
"The
2007 Shotfire Chardonnay is light gold-colored with obvious
oak aromas. On the palate it has good depth and concentration,
ample fruit, lively acidity, and a medium-long finish. Drink
it over the next 2-3 years." - Wine Advocate
(Dec. 09), 87 pts
UPC code: 8 53065 00018 4
2006 Thorn-Clarke, Shotfire, Chardonnay, Barossa Valley 12/750ml
"Pale
yellow. Smoky apple and yellow plum on the nose, with buttery,
leesy notes adding complexity. Spicy orchard and citrus
flavors display an attractively juicy quality, with nervy
mineral notes on the back. Turns a bit warm on the finish,
picking up peach pit and apricot notes."
- Stephen Tanzer's International
Wine Cellar, 88 pts
"The
2006 Chardonnay “Shotfire” offers aromatic complexity
including notes of mineral, poached pear, and melon.
Supple-textured, it has ample ripe fruit and good depth. Drink
it over the next 2-3 years. It offers excellent value."
- Wine Advocate (#173, Oct. 2007), 89 pts
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2008 Thorn-Clarke, Shotfire, Shiraz, Barossa Valley 12/750ml
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UPC code: 8 53065 00015 3
The grapes are crushed and destemmed into open fermenters.
Yeast is added immediately once in fermenter and the ferments
are pumped over twice daily to maximize color, tannin and
flavor extraction. Cooling is used to ensure ferments remain
in the 22-25 degrees Celsius range which will allow the fruit
to display maximum fruit expression. Pressing then occurs
approximately seven days after crushing and the wine is then
put into a mix of French and American oak to mature.
14 to 16 months in 40% new American and French hogsheads,
with the balance going into 2nd and 3rd fill barrels.
The 2008 vintage was early with just below average
rainfall throughout the year.
Deep red color. Very lifted and intense nose of blackberry
fruit, sweet spice and dark chocolate. The palate is very rich
and flavorsome with blackberry and plum fruit. In addition to
the primary fruit characters there is plenty of complexity in
this wine with spice, earthy notes and graphite also evident.
There is heaps of mouthfilling flavor complemented by chalky
tannins. There is great length of fruit as well.
"Inky
ruby. Exotically perfumed aromas of cherry-cola, vanilla and
boysenberry, with a hint of cracked pepper adding vivacity.
Lush and creamy on the palate, offering sweet dark fruit
flavors and a building note of bitter chocolate. Very rich but
not overdone, finishing with very good breadth and sweetness.
This needs rich food, like a piece of grilled lamb or a
pungent blue cheese." - Tanzer's International Wine
Cellar (July 2010), 89 pts
"The
2008 Shotfire Shiraz was aged for 14-16 months in 40% new
French and American oak hogsheads. Purple-colored, it offers
up a nose of toasty oak, Asian spices, incense, blueberry, and
blackberry. On the palate it has excellent flavors in a plush,
nearly opulent style. The wine is balanced, rich, fleshy, and
ripe. Drink this full-flavored effort over the next 6-8 years." -
Wine Advocate (Dec. 09), 90 pts
2007 Thorn-Clarke, Shotfire, Shiraz, Barossa Valley 12/750ml
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UPC code: 8 53065 00015 3
2007 vintage was a mild growing season with very low crops
resulting in wines with good color and flavor that achieved
optimum ripeness.
The grapes are crushed and destemmed into open fermenters.
Yeast is added immediately once in fermenter and the ferments
are pumped over twice daily to maximize color, tannin and flavor
extraction. Cooling is used to ensure ferments remain in the
22-25 degrees Celsius range which will allow the fruit to
display maximum fruit expression. Pressing then occurs
approximately seven days after crushing and the wine is then
put into a mix of French and American oak to mature.
Aged 14 to 16 months in 40% new American and French hogsheads,
with the balance going into 2nd and 3rd fill barrels.
Deep red/purple in color. A lifted nose of clean blackberry
fruit accompanied by cedar wood characters, the oak elements
are complex and layered with mocha and spices. The palate
shows sweet fruit characters dominated by blackberry and plum,
complimented by sweet Indian spices, in particular Turmeric
and Cinnamon. The sweet fruit characters are balanced by rich
savory elements. The mid-weight palate is rich and mouth
filling; finishing with fine-grained tannins and great length
of the savory fruit and oak
International Wine Challenge, London
GOLD MEDAL
"The 2007 Shotfire
Shiraz was aged for 12-18 months in a mix of new and used
French and American oak, 40% new. A saturated purple/black in
color, this glass-coating effort has a nose of wood smoke,
bacon, mineral, and blueberry that leaps from the glass. Rich
and intense on the palate, it has layers of flavor, excellent
balance, and a pure finish. It way over-delivers for its
humble price. Drink it over the next six years."
- Wine Advocate (Feb. 09), 92 pts
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UPC code: 8 53065 00015 3
2006 Thorn-Clarke, Shotfire, Shiraz, Barossa Valley 12/750ml
"Aims for refinement and achieves a supple balance of
ripe plum and currant fruit against a range of sweet spices
and fine tannins, lingering gently and expressively.
Production was split between cork and screw-cap closures.
Tasted from cork. Drink now through 2016."
- Wine Spectator (Oct. 2007), 91 pts
#57 on the TOP 100 WINES FOR 2007
UPC code: 8 53065 00015 3
2005 Thorn-Clarke, Shotfire Shiraz, Barossa Valley 12/750ml
"The 2005 Shiraz Shotfire Ridge
beefs up the oak and fruit intensity in a full-bodied,
chocolaty, rich, ball buster styled Barossa Shiraz that coats
the palate, stains the teeth, and provides an intense mouthful
of wine. It should drink well for 10-12 years. It is a
remarkable value."
- Wine Advocate (#167, Oct 2006), 92 pts
"Polished, focused and gorgeously balanced
to display its raspberry, cherry and red plum notes in
impressive harmony, the flavors lingering against a touch of
oak and refined tannins on the long finish. Drink now through
2015." - Wine Spectator (Insider, Apr 4, 2007), 92
pts
- SMART BUY
"Deep,
saturated purple. Dusty deep aromas of espresso-tinged
blackberry, blueberry and blackcurrant. Lush, velvety and
sweet, the blackberry and blueberry flavors veering toward
liqueur-like but retaining focus and clarity. I suspect that
many hard-core Old World palates might find this a bit too
much but I'm impressed."
- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, 90 pts
"This
is OUTSTANDING. New
oak, concentration, rich texture and long finish.
And there’s more: great cellaring potential, even
though it is so delicious now.
Bright deep red/purple color.
Knock-your-socks-off bouquet of cedar oak, black
berries, dark cherries and plums with a touch of chocolate.
The ultra rich palate has a dense, weighty mid palate
yet is super smooth and finishes with dark chocolate tannins.
The length is very, very long.
The best thing about this wine is that its powerful
palate is superbly balanced and well-proportioned.
At its best: now to 2015." - Wine Orbit, 96
pts
National
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UPC code: 8 53065 00015 3
2005 Thorn-Clarke, Shotfire, Shiraz 12/375ml
National
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$13.99 / bottle
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UPC code: 8 53065 00017 7
2007 Thorn-Clarke, Shotfire
Cuvée, Barossa Valley 12/750ml
The grapes are crushed and destemmed into fermenters.
Yeast is added immediately once in fermenter and the ferments
are pumped over twice daily to maximize color, tannin and
flavor extraction. Cooling is used to ensure ferments remain
in the 22-25 degrees Celsius range which will allow the fruit
to display maximum fruit expression. Pressing then occurs
approximately seven days after crushing and the wine is then
put into a mix of French and American oak to mature: 18 months
in tight grain French (85%) and American oak (15%).
45%
Cabernet Sauvignon , 25% Petit Verdot, 14% Merlot, 11% Malbec,
5%
Shiraz
2007 vintage was a mild growing season with very low crops
resulting in wines with good color and flavor that achieved
optimum ripeness.
The color is deep red. The palate is full and complex,
medium bodied. The wine is elegant and distinctive, displaying
characters of berry fruit and plumb, accompanied by cherry
spice characters. Supported by spicy oak complexity the
tannins are balanced and complement the mouthfilling flavor.
The wine has great vibrancy and poise which are evident on the
long seamless finish.
"Ripe, focused and silky, with a mild bite of tannins to
support the cedary black cherry and spice flavors, lingering
effectively on the expressive finish. Cabernet Sauvignon,
Petit Verdot, Merlot and Malbec. Drink now through 2014."
- Wine Spectator (Sept. 2009), 90 pts
"The
2007 Shotfire Cuvee is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet
Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot, and Shiraz which was aged for 18
months in French and American oak. The wine is well-made but
reflects some of the difficulties of the vintage. On the
palate the wine is a bit lean, sinewy, and structured. It may
fill out but the safest bet is to drink it near-term." -
Wine Advocate (Dec. 09), 87 pts
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UPC code: 8 53065 00017 7
2006 Thorn-Clarke, Shotfire
Cuvée, Barossa Valley 12/750ml
2006 Vintage was a very mild growing season ensuring all
the varieties used in the Shotfire Cuvee achieved optimal
ripeness and were harvested at maximum flavor.
Cabernet Sauvignon 43%; Cabernet Franc 19%; Malbec 18%; Petite
Verdot 8%; Shiraz 4%
The grapes are crushed and destemmed into fermenters. Yeast is
added immediately once in fermenter and the ferments are
pumped over twice daily to maximize color, tannin and flavor
extraction. Cooling is used to ensure ferments remain in the
22–25 degrees Celcius range which will allow the fruit to
display maximum fruit expression. Pressing then occurs
approximately seven days after crushing and the wine is then
put into a mix of French and American oak to mature.
Aged for 18 months in tight grain French (85%) and American
oak (15%).
The color is a deep inky red. There is good concentration of
violets on the nose with some lifted perfume from the Petit
Verdot. The palate is rich, ripe and medium to full bodied.
The wine is bursting with flavors of blackcurrant, plums and Christmas
pudding and shows great balance with the supporting spicy oak
adding complexity and character. The tannins are chewy and
complement the mouthfilling flavor you get when you taste the
wine. The wine has great vibrancy and poise which are evident
on the long seamless finish.
"Vivid
ruby-red. Fragrant red berry, cherry and Asian spice aromas
gain power with air, picking up suave cola and mineral notes.
Energetic and sharply focused, with racy strawberry and
raspberry flavors, nervy minerality and silky tannins. I
really like the combination of sweetness and brightness here.
Finishes clean, tangy and long. This is a real bargain."
- International Wine Cellar (Sept 2008), 90 pts
2005 Thorn-Clarke, Shotfire Cuvée, Barossa Valley 12/750ml
“Elegant, expressive
and appealing, offering plum, fresh currant and vibrant
mulberry notes with hints of cream and sweet spices on the
long, refined finish. Drink now through 2013.” H.S. - Wine
Spectator (Apr 2007) - 91 pts
"Bright
ruby. Seductive dark berry and kirsch aromas show good depth
and are brightened by lively floral and mineral notes; there's
oak here but it's playing a supporting role. Light on its
feet, with pure blackberry and cassis flavors building in
power through the finish. Delicious and impressively
balanced."
- International Wine Cellar (July/Aug 2007), 90 pts
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UPC code: 8 53065 00016 0
2006 Thorn-Clarke, Shotfire, Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa Valley 12/750ml
90%
Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec, 5% Merlot.
Low-temperature fermentation in open fermenters, pumped
over twice daily for maximum fruit expression.
Pressed seven days after crushing and transferred into
fine grain French oak to mature.
Aged for 18 months in top quality French oak barrels.
Blackberry and cassis fruit aromas. The palate is medium
bodied with lovely sweet berry, liquorice and toasty French
oak. Finishes with great length of cherry ripe fruit balanced
by silky, seductive tannins.
"The 2006 Shotfire
Cabernet Sauvignon was aged for 18 months in French oak.
Purple-colored, it offers up a fragrant bouquet of cedar,
spice box, earth notes, black currant, and blackberry.
Bordering on opulent, it has gobs of savory black fruit,
excellent balance, and a fruit-filled finish. It will provide
pleasure over the next eight years."
- Wine Advocate (Feb. 09), 91 pts
"Inky
ruby. Dark cherry and cassis on the nose, with suave vanilla,
cola and floral qualities adding complexity. Medium-bodied red
and dark berry flavors are impressively pure, with fully
absorbed tannins and gentle acidity on the back end. A very
nicely balanced wine with no excess sweetness or weight."
- International Wine Cellar (Sept 2008), 90 pts
National
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