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Thorn-Clarke Grenache Shiraz 2016 Wine Review

Thorn-Clarke Grenache Shiraz 2016

Thorn-Clarke Grenache Shiraz 2016

Barossa, South Australia, Australia

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $17.95

Drink: 2016-2019

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Thorn-Clarke

Agent: Lifford Wine & Spirits

Natalie's Score: 89/100

Big, round and powerful, this Australian blend of Grenache and Shiraz grapes offers aromas of black plums, dark spice and toasty oak. Pair with roast beef.

This Thorn-Clarke Grenache Shiraz 2016 was reviewed on February 26, 2018 by Natalie MacLean

More Vintages: 2015 

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Monique Sosa - Accredited Sommelier rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Alluring ripe red fruit and spice aromas. The palate is smooth with a rich mouthfeel, balanced juicy acidity, integrated mellow tannins and long layered black plum, cassis, anise, cedar, vanilla extract and tanned leather notes. It’s a bargain for what it offers - elegance, complex flavours, richness and a very attractive label. Enjoy with braised beef tacos. Tasted Feb 2018 by @sommsosa | bespoketastings.ca
Jon Steeves - Sommelier rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

A tasty medium plus bodied Australian Shiraz Grenache blend. Balanced, inky, grippy tannins, graphite minerality. Black peppercorn, juicy strawberry, savoury. Pairs well with seared pork chops or carne asada tacos. Tasted 2016 vintage, decanted 2h, in Feb 2018. 89 points.

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