On release, the Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Shiraz has a deep purple colour with a red hue. The wine has a lifted nose of clean blackberry fruit accompanied by mocha and spice. The palate displays sweet fruit characters dominated by blackberry and plum, complimented by cinnamon, clove and nutmeg characters. The Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Shiraz is full bodied with natural tannin and oak maturation adding texture and complexity to the wine.