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Dear Subscriber

03/08/2023
 

Tomorrow is…..

Open Bottle Thursday!
March 9, 2023
Tasting Time on Thursday 3:00PM - 8:00PM

Remember you can place an order now for this special....
no need to wait til Thursday!

Thorn-Clarke Family winery
 Shotfire
Quartage

 2018
47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Malbec,
20% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot

Bordeaux style Red Blend
from Barossa Valley, Australia



The Shotfire range honors a Thorn family pioneer who worked the Barossa goldfields in the late 1800"s.
He had the hazardous job of being a "Shotfirer"; one who handled the explosives to find that rich gold vein.
Today the bounty is in the bottle!!!


93 Points
James Suckling

“This is rich and has some earthy elements with dried red fruit, leaves, blackcurrants, gentle spice and blueberries. The palate has a very concentrated feel with breadth of flavor and then some longer-driving fruit, too. Blueberries and blackberries. A blend of cabernet sauvignon, Malbec, cabernet franc and merlot.”

91 Points
Vinous

"Brilliant purple. Deep, smoke- and spice-accented black and blue fruits on the nose. Smooth and fleshy in texture, offering sappy blackberry, boysenberry, vanilla and fruitcake flavors. A peppery note adds cut to a long, smooth finish that features rounded tannins and a suave floral quality. - Josh Raynolds"

Our Thoughts on this wine....
I had the pleasure of tasting this bottling last week with Owner and Winemaker Sam Clarke. He told me the 2018 growing season had all the hallmarks of a classic vintage. Consistent warm temperatures produced perfect conditions for these red varieties to ripen.
This generous Bordeaux style blend boasts a rich deep red-purple color. Aromas of blackberries, fresh juicy plum and anise fill the glass. On the palate, plush tannins are accompanied by rich notes of cassis, blackcurrant and a dash of coco. Together they produce a wine with lavish density, complexity and length.
Food pairing: Grilled meat, grilled vegetables, strong cheese as well. Also delicious with dark chocolate.



Our Regular price $29.99

Special Sale Price 

$22.00 
by the bottle

 and if you buy 6 (or more) bottles

      the price drops to  
 $108.00  per six pack
that"s only $18.00 per bottle!


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Can’t make it Thursday?
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or call us,
as quantities are limited, so with that said, 
first come, first served!

703-668-9463 (WINE)

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