2008 Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Ridge Shiraz

Lee Barczak 

Hi, I’m Lee, owner of Kafevino and longtime wine lover. Hope to share some of my experiences with you so that you can enjoy some of the wines I discover out there.

Last Wednesday I was fortunate to try the 2008 Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Ridge Shiraz. This is one great find. The bouquet was spicy and took me back to my childhood with a scent of old fashioned brown licorice. Not the chocolate flavored but the one with molasses or some other secret ingredient! What a rush to smell something that only lives in memory! Then, the taste? WOW! Rich…lush…spices including a hint of black pepper. There was oak but not overwhelming. Lovely cherries and finally, at the end…this taste of the slightest amount of delicious black olives.

I loved every drop and can’t wait to lay some down to see what it is like as time makes it even better. This wine can be enjoyed today and for years to come. Members of the Thorn-Clarke family were in town recently and compared it to the 2003 and 2004 wines which everyone who enjoys fine Shiraz loved.  This will be on our shelves soon but I recommend you get it while you can. See you at Kafevino!