Wine Tasting 56: 2002 Thorn Clarke Shotfire Shiraz from Aust

I tasted both the 2002 and 2003 T & C Shotfire Quartage (Reference Episode 6 & 9) before with you so I decided to taste the shiraz here. This wine was big and complex and I needed some time to air the wine to wake it up. Like the Quartage, this upfront Aussie new world wine came with cassis, black plum liqueur, cola, dry violet and a herbal eucalyptus nose. The wine was dense but the tannin was surprisingly round. More of the above with Maynard black wine gum, black licorice and secondary tastes such as spice, dark chocolate and dark soya sauce followed. I thought the Quartage I tasted was more complex but less brute but this is hot climate Aussie style so it is! I suggest further aging needed. (Rating 90-92 points) by Michael Lam of the Beverage Review.

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[ktran11]

i like your jersey!

[michaelyblam]

Hello ktran11. Thanks! Some really hate it...especially those from up north in the UK! Now get back to wine drinking!

[alldayubum]

hey micheal whens your next review i havnt heard from you in awhile

[michaelyblam]

Thanks for asking. I don't know as I have so much on my plate daily. I go to a lot of trade tastings and write notes but translating that to little videos means more work. Many have asked and I have undecided. Please give me a little time to organise myself. Life is BUSY in general.

[alldayubum]

im a huge fan of kentuky whiskey...do u think u can do a review of a few..im not a fan of the sour mashed whiskey..but i enjoy alot of the high grade kentucky whiskeys.. thanks

[michaelyblam]

Hello my friend. Perhaps I have to seek your expertise in Kentucky whiskeys as I do not get to taste the stuff too often. I can say I am an expert in Scotch whiskies and perhaps Irish whiskeys. I have been nosing, drinking and tasting them for almost 20 years. Perhaps it's time to approach Kentucky more seriously. Any suggestions?

[Sklb]

Did u tried Tokaj wine?

The ancient Hungary kings sad that Tokaj is the wine of kings and King of wines...

Wonder why.... :p

[Chad9976]

why is the video and sound out of synch on every video? that's so annoying

[Aravennevercrows]

Do you only do whiskey,wine,and beer, reviews?

How about vodka,tequila,or rum.

[alldayubum]

hey mike...did u ever try the 12 year old bunnahabhain scotch whiskey?

[alldayubum]

basil hayden's is really good...bakers, knob creek,, makers mark,, wild turkey( RARE BREED),,bookers.. these are all good kentucky whiskeys.... thanks michael i would like to have your opinion about them.. thanks

best regards

paul