Thorn-Clarke Sandpiper Barossa Shiraz 2019 (Australia)

Thorn-Clarke Sandpiper Barossa Shiraz 2019 (Australia)French oak Satsuma plum Black cherry Soft tannins The Sandpiper Shiraz displays vibrant black fruit lift with rich winter spice. Distinct flavours of satsuma plum and black cherry are complemented by soft tannins. A wine with great length and balance. The 2019 growing season had all the hallmarks of a classic vintage. Consistent warm temperatures produced perfect conditions for our red varieties to ripen. This along with good winter rains and a dry

• French oak
• Satsuma plum
• Black cherry
• Soft tannins

The Sandpiper Shiraz displays vibrant black fruit lift with rich winter spice. Distinct flavours of satsuma plum and black cherry are complemented by soft tannins. A wine with great length and balance.

The 2019 growing season had all the hallmarks of a classic vintage. Consistent warm temperatures produced perfect conditions for our red varieties to ripen. This along with good winter rains and a dry harvest period resulted in wines with great depth of varietal flavours, excellent tannin structure and colour along with a long balanced finish. Reds from 2019 will age well due to their intense concentration and power.

The grapes are crushed and de-stemmed into fermenters. Yeast is added immediately once in fermenter and the ferments are pumped over twice daily to maximise colour, tannin and flavour extraction. Cooling is used to ensure ferment temperatures remain in the 22-25 degree 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 French oak for maturation for up to 12 months.

The Sandpiper range is named after the migratory bird which visits the Thorn -Clarke vineyards annually from the northern hemisphere - something of a reminder of the tenacity and commitment which is required for long term viticulture.