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Terra Barossa Shiraz-Cabernet-Petit Verdot
Thorn Clarke
Australia - South Australia - Barossa Valley

The Terra Barrosa range is named in honor of the rich soils in the region which are a major factor in the Barossa’s reputation as one of the great wine regions of the world.

The color is a deep inky purple. The nose is a complex mixture of lifted berry fruit, pencil shavings/chocolate oak and ripe plums, with a floral lift from the Petit Verdot component. The palate is medium to full bodied. Due to the complexity of the blend, the palate starts with sweet plums and spice and then turns to blackcurrants and liquorice with dark chocolate interwoven throughout the mouth. Soft and sweet tannins then follow on with some great sweet fruit.

Specifications
Appellation
Barossa Valley
Wine Type
Red
Varietal(s)
51% Shiraz, 33%, Cabernet Sauvignon, 16%, Petit Verdot (2016)
Vinification
The fruit was harvested at night when the fruit was deemed to be ripe by our winemakers. Warm fermentation was carried out in a mix of potter and open fermenter. Extended time on skins adds to the texture of the wine. The wine was matured in French oak for ten months prior to blending and bottling.
Pairings

Pairs well with sun-dried tomatoes and basil pesto ravioli.

Reviews and News

2017 Thorn-Clarke Terra Barossa Shiraz Cabernet Petit Verdot - 92 PTS - TASTINGS

2017 Thorn-Clarke Terra Barossa Shiraz Cabernet Petit Verdot - 92 PTS - TASTINGS

tastings 2019 gold"Brown brick red color. Aromas and flavors of chocolate berry bar, eucalyptus honey, and cranberry relish with a satiny, bright, fruity medium-to-full body and a graceful, charming, long finish revealing impressions of pomegranate, vanilla toffee, and sandalwood. A graceful, elegant Australian red blend that is sure to please."
- 2019 World Value Wine Challenge - 92 PTS -  "Exceptional" - Best Buy

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2016 Thorn-Clarke Terra Barossa Shiraz Cabernet Petit Verdot - 89 PTS - VINOUS

2016 Thorn-Clarke Terra Barossa Shiraz Cabernet Petit Verdot - 89 PTS - VINOUS

vinous logo 250"Lurid violet. Cassis, bitter cherry and cola aromas are energized by a peppery nuance. Primary black and blue fruit flavors open up slowly with air while developing a suggestion of succulent herbs. Clings nicely on a tangy, youthfully tannic finish that shows good nerve and cut. - Josh Raynolds"
- Vinous (Australia Brings the Brawn and the Beauty, October 2017), 89 pts

2016 Thorn-Clarke Terra Barossa Shiraz Cabernet Petit Verdot - 88 PTS - WS

2016 Thorn-Clarke Terra Barossa Shiraz Cabernet Petit Verdot - 88 PTS - WS

wine spectator 88 pts"Bright and floral, with dried lavender accents to the tangy berry and cherry flavors. Crisp acidity keeps everything in focus. The tannins aren't shy on the finish, where a spicy note lingers. Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2027. 1,000 cases made. MaryAnn WOROBIEC"
- Wine Spectator (Web Only 2017), 88 pts

2015 Thorn-Clarke Terra Barossa Shiraz Cabernet Petit Verdot - 90 PTS - VINOUS

2015 Thorn-Clarke Terra Barossa Shiraz Cabernet Petit Verdot - 90 PTS - VINOUS

vinous logo 250"Opaque ruby. Black currant, cherry compote, mocha and licorice aromas, joined by smoke and floral notes that build in the glass. Concentrated black and blue fruit flavors are sharpened by a jolt of cracked pepper. Finishes smooth, sweet and long, featuring a hint of bitter chocolate and supple tannins. - Josh Raynolds"
- Vinous (Australia Brings the Brawn and the Beauty, October 2017), 90 pts

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2014 Thorn-Clarke Terra Barossa Shiraz Cabernet Petit Verdot - 89 PTS - VINOUS

2014 Thorn-Clarke Terra Barossa Shiraz Cabernet Petit Verdot - 89 PTS - VINOUS

vinous logo 250"Brilliant violet. Aromas and flavors of cassis, cherry pit, dark chocolate and candied flowers, given spicy lift by a peppery nuance. Juicy and focused on the palate; a pungent herbal element builds as the wine opens up. Finishes on a spicy note, with good tenacity and dusty tannins lending shape and grip. - Josh Raynolds"
- Vinous (Australia Brings the Brawn and the Beauty, October 2017), 89 pts

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2013 Thorn-Clarke Terra Barossa Shiraz Cabernet Petit Verdot - 89 PTS - VINOUS

2013 Thorn-Clarke Terra Barossa Shiraz Cabernet Petit Verdot - 89 PTS - VINOUS

vinous logo 250"(aged for a year in new and used French and American oak barrels): Bright violet color. Smoke-accented cassis, cherry and potpourri aromas are complicated by hints of cola and peppery spices. Sweet and expansive in the mouth, offering lively dark berry and licorice pastille flavors and a bracing jolt of cracked pepper. This energetic wine finishes with silky tannins and echoes of fresh boysenberry and plum. - Josh Raynolds"
- Vinous (March 2016), 89 pts

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2012 Thorn-Clarke Terra Barossa Shiraz Cabernet Petit Verdot - 89 PTS - WA

2012 Thorn-Clarke Terra Barossa Shiraz Cabernet Petit Verdot - 89 PTS - WA

wa89"This is one of my go-to wineries for top values from the Barossa Valley in Australia. The Thorn family has been growing grapes since the 1870s, and the quality of these wines is impressive. Moreover, the prices are almost ridiculously low, making these wines frequent entries in The Wine Advocate. All of the following wines are produced from 100% Barossa Valley fruit from what they call the Kabininge Vineyard. The 2012 Terra Barossa Proprietary Red, a blend of 69% Shiraz, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot aged 12 months in a combination of French and American oak, is a wine that over-delivers. Its deep purple color is followed by notes of blueberries, licorice, camphor, chocolate and a background hint of espresso. This is a big, chewy, rich, fruit-bomb with enough oak to provide additional character. Enjoy it over the next 3-4 years. - Robert Parker"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (November 2014), 89 pts

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2011 Thorn-Clarke Terra Barossa Shiraz Cabernet Petit Verdot - 87 PTS - WA

2011 Thorn-Clarke Terra Barossa Shiraz Cabernet Petit Verdot - 87 PTS - WA

"The 2011 Terra Barossa Shiraz Cabernet Petit Verdot (69%, 21% and 10% respectively) exhibits notes of tobacco leaf, cedarwood, melted chocolate, black currants and vanillin. Medium-bodied, round, juicy and low in acidity, it is a bistro/hamburger/pizza wine that is best drunk in its first several years of life."

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #208, August 2013), 87 pts

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Producer Information: Thorn Clarke

The name Thorn-Clarke represents the union between two families with deep roots in the Barossa Valley and six generations of grape growing. Cheryl Clarke’s (née Thorn) family were some of ...
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