Country of Origin: Australia
Region: Griffith, Southeast Australia
Type: Red Wine
Grape Variety: Merlot
Vintage: 2017
Size: 750ml
Alcohol Volume / ABV: 14.%
Body: Medium-To-Full
Sweetness: Dry
Why We Love This Wine
With a long history in the Barossa Valley in Australia, the Thorn-Clark family boasts 6 generations of involvement in the wine industry. They just recently started their own Sandpiper label in 1998 consistently producing great value wines of surprising character. Displaying a deep garnet color with purple hues, the nose evokes lifted red plum & dark cherry aromas along with added touches of 5 spice notes. On its medium-bodied & juicy palate, it reveals opulent red fruit flavors complemented soft & plush tannins. Added savory characters lend this wine both elegance & restraint on its long, fruity finish. Pair this Barossa Valley Red with Roasted Lamb and Beef or Venison Stew.
Winemaker / Tasting Notes
This wine evokes rich plum and blackberry aromas on the nose. On its' medium-bodied palate, ripe berries and Christmas spice are prevalent with added vestiges of savory oak notes.