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Thorn-Clarke Brut Reserve Wine Review

Thorn-Clarke Brut Reserve

Thorn-Clarke Brut Reserve

Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $16.95

Drink: 2014-2017

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 12.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Sparkling Wine


Winery: Thorn-Clarke

Agent: Lifford Wine & Spirits

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Lemon green apple brightness in this terrific Australian sparkling wine. Perfect for fried chicken and potato chips. Excellent price.

Food pairings: calamari or other seafood in a citrus cream sauce, salad.

Fantastic Fried Chicken Wine

This Thorn-Clarke Brut Reserve was reviewed on April 4, 2015 by Natalie MacLean

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Jon Steeves - Sommelier rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Brilliant pale rose with a copper hue. Fine tiny bubbles with vigorous effervescence. Delicious orange blossom, citrus zest and a hint of strawberry shortcake on the nose. On the palate showing lime zest, pink grapefruit, tea biscuit, and cream. Zesty, racy acidity, dry with a zippy crisp tart mouthfeel. Paired well with Thai red chicken curry with thick creamy coconut milk base and kafir lime leaves. Drinking well on it's own likewise. This bubbly offers great value and approachability. An excellent choice to stock up on for special occasions. Tasted Jan 2017. Rated 91/100. BespokeTastings.ca
This Australian sparkling wine rested on its lees for several. The bubbly is a blend of 60% pinot noir and 40% chardonnay. - Community Wine Reviews

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