Thorn-Clarke

William Randell Barossa Valley Shiraz

8.97 ratings
9.03 pro ratings
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
Top Notes For
Mike R
8.9

Nothing changed from first time having this in 2017 - still tight after decant for two hours - funk on the nose - taste ok but no length or integration - not sure I know what to think - mist people would be ok but not enthusiastic about this - 🤷🏼‍♂️ - critics like it - not sure I do

Nothing changed from first time having this in 2017 - still tight after decant for two hours - funk on the nose - taste ok but no length or integration - not sure I know what to think - mist people would be ok but not enthusiastic about this - 🤷🏼‍♂️ - critics like it - not sure I do

Jun 8th, 2020
Mike R
9.0

I like this winery but this baby needs more time to rest - still like it but man is this a beast - still able to smile as I drink it

I like this winery but this baby needs more time to rest - still like it but man is this a beast - still able to smile as I drink it

Jul 17th, 2017
Matt Trader

Great Shiraz from Barossa with great ageing potential. Big core and good tannins, with a floral, spicy, and botanical nose. The pallet exhibits dark vibrant raspberries, black pepper, bay leaf, burnt espresso bean, and silver dollar eucalyptus toward the lingering finish. I still find the RWT to be more my style, in comparison to this beimg more lean in structure and spicy in character. It was a bit less extracted which for some is preferable, but every so often I enjoy more of a rich extracted style of wine. Overall, great effort and I would like to see this one in a few more years.

Cheers!

$51.99

Great Shiraz from Barossa with great ageing potential. Big core and good tannins, with a floral, spicy, and botanical nose. The pallet exhibits dark vibrant raspberries, black pepper, bay leaf, burnt espresso bean, and silver dollar eucalyptus toward the lingering finish. I still find the RWT to be more my style, in comparison to this beimg more lean in structure and spicy in character. It was a bit less extracted which for some is preferable, but every so often I enjoy more of a rich extracted style of wine. Overall, great effort and I would like to see this one in a few more years.

Cheers!

$51.99

Aug 16th, 2016
Sarah O'Kelley

Cooked berries & baking spice & turned earth & that telltale acidity alongside alcohol heat. Representative of the genre

Cooked berries & baking spice & turned earth & that telltale acidity alongside alcohol heat. Representative of the genre

Feb 20th, 2016
Nagib Nasr

Incredible!!! Full body. Spices. Chocolate notes with a long finish!!

Incredible!!! Full body. Spices. Chocolate notes with a long finish!!

Jun 8th, 2019
Adam Daniels

fruity, smoky , cedar. interesting

fruity, smoky , cedar. interesting

Mar 2nd, 2015
Steve Cooper

Steve had this 10 years ago

Steve had this 10 years ago

Mar 19th, 2017
Bev Perry

Bev had this 10 years ago

Bev had this 10 years ago

May 15th, 2016