{"product_id":"thorn-clarke-william-randell-shiraz-2021","title":"Thorn Clarke William Randell Shiraz 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinery Background \u0026amp; History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThorn-Clarke is a family-owned South Australian winery whose viticultural history stretches back six generations. The modern winery began when David and Cheryl Clarke established their first Barossa vineyard in 1987, eventually producing their own wines from the 1998 vintage. The William Randell range honours family ancestor Captain William Richard Randell (1824–1911), an important Australian pioneer associated with early paddle-steamer navigation on the Murray River. This is one of Thorn-Clarke’s premium ranges, produced only in exceptional vintages and exclusively from estate-grown fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer \u0026amp; Wine Maker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced by \u003cstrong\u003eThorn-Clarke Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Barossa Valley, South Australia. The William Randell range sits above the winery's everyday and mid-tier collections and represents a strict selection of estate-grown fruit and individual barrels. The 2021 vintage is particularly notable for its combination of concentration, freshness and ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards \u0026amp; Micro Climate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes are sourced entirely from \u003cstrong\u003eThorn-Clarke's estate vineyards in the Barossa\u003c\/strong\u003e. The region's warm Mediterranean-influenced climate provides the heat and sunshine necessary for Shiraz to achieve full physiological ripeness, producing concentrated blackberry, plum and spice characteristics. Vineyard selection and varying elevations help preserve freshness and acidity despite the richness of the fruit. The excellent 2021 growing season delivered particularly balanced Shiraz with both intensity and definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Randell Shiraz is a powerful, premium expression of Barossa Shiraz. The 2021 combines concentrated dark fruit with substantial American-oak maturation, savoury complexity and structured tannins. Rather than simply emphasizing ripeness, it maintains freshness and energy beneath its considerable weight. Only the strongest individual barrels are selected for the final blend, making this significantly more serious and cellar-worthy than Thorn-Clarke's Milton Park or Sandpiper ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Aging Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter harvest, the grapes were crushed into small \u003cstrong\u003e4–6 tonne fermenters\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fermentation took place at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e25–28°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, with manual pump-overs used to carefully manage tannin extraction. Each fermenter was treated as an individual parcel. Following fermentation, the wines were transferred to \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican oak barrels, approximately 40% new oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, where malolactic fermentation took place. The individual parcels remained in barrel for an average of \u003cstrong\u003e18 months\u003c\/strong\u003e. Only the best barrels were selected before final blending and bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varietals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep red with intense inky-purple hues. The nose is powerful and concentrated, showing \u003cstrong\u003eblackberry, ripe plum, liquorice, cassis, dark chocolate, spice and smoky oak\u003c\/strong\u003e. The palate is full-bodied and densely packed with ripe mulberry, blackberry and berry-compote flavours, supported by generous oak and savoury complexity. Chocolate, mocha, black pepper and subtle tobacco characteristics emerge with air. The tannins are substantial yet refined, leading into a long, spicy and persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdeal with \u003cstrong\u003eroast beef, grilled ribeye, lamb cutlets, roast lamb, beef short ribs, barbecue meats, venison and mature hard cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its concentration and tannin structure make it better suited to substantial dishes than delicate food. A grilled ribeye or roast lamb shoulder would be particularly strong pairings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e16–18°C\u003c\/strong\u003e in a large Bordeaux or Syrah glass. Because the 2021 remains relatively youthful and concentrated, \u003cstrong\u003edecanting for approximately 60–90 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e before serving is recommended. Avoid serving it at warm room temperature, as excessive warmth will make the 14.5% alcohol more noticeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Ageing Potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThorn-Clarke officially indicates \u003cstrong\u003e10+ years of cellaring potential\u003c\/strong\u003e. Given the quality of the 2021 vintage, concentration of fruit, tannin structure and 18-month oak maturation, well-stored bottles should continue developing comfortably into the \u003cstrong\u003emid-to-late 2030s\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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