Thorn-Clarke 2005 Barossa Cuvee (Australia)

(April 26, 2015) … Lord knows I did not want to go to a game 7, so this game was crucial and as it turned out I opened this bottle at the start of the third period (my buddy, Joe, and I were too on the edge of our seats to be able to deal with a glass beforehand). I’m a Thorn Clarke fan and so I thought this wine would bring us an element of luck. Nose turned out to be more expressive than the palate: mocha, raspberry and blueberry with a palate that was a little more muted than I would have expected. Slight hints of raspberry with touches of mocha and a little white pepper on the finish … But still quite smooth and supple.  Even in its mutedness it showed some real elegance.  Thankfully Montreal did beat Ottawa on this night, so game 7 did not happen … phew.  (And for those not in the know, I’m talking NHL playoffs)