Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Quartage Red Blend 2021

This is richly fruited with savoury complexity, showing cassis, dried herb, cured meat, fennel, and cedar characters on the nose. The palate is equally satisfying, featuring a beautifully layered mouthfeel and finely woven tannins that provide both structure and a supple feel, culminating in a persistent, sturdy finish. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot & Cabernet Franc. At its best: now to 2036. Score – 94. (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, June 2025)