The Thing

The Thing is where Simon Sorby Adams’ mastery of bringing winemaking, oak and region together truly shines.

Sourced from low yielding hand pruned Barossa Shiraz vineyards dating back to the 1930s, these ‘survivor’ vines have incredible quality and structure.

Its blend of 80% Eden Valley and 20% Barossa Valley fruit seamlessly combines to create a wine with elegance and power, and impeccable ageing potential.

Spending 40 months in four year, air dried fine grain French oak provides sophisticated structure and tannins, whilst retaining fruit complexity and richness.

WINEMAKER’S NOTES

Colour: 

Deep inky magenta with a purple hue. 

Aroma: 

Blackberry, spiced plum, chocolate tart, cake spice and cedar are magnificently fruited and gloriously expressed on the nose.

Palate: 

Rich and heavy, yet graceful, with a long finish. 

Oak: 

40-mths in 4-year air dried. Francois Frere and Taransaud Coopers.

Cellar: 

to 2039. 

Fruit: 

80% Eden Valley | 20% Barossa Valley.

ANALYSIS

Alcohol: 15% 

Acidity: 6.2 g/l 

pH: 3.64

FOOD PAIRING

Pair with Wagyu beef or hard sheep cheese.

REVIEWS

97 points | “Outstanding depth... Symphonic ”, Sam Kim Wine Orbit, Jun 2024

97 points | “Delicious...I loved it.”, Ken Gargett WinePilot, Aug 2024

97 points | “A powerhouse wine”, Ray Jordan WinePilot, Aug 2024

96 points | “Decadent stuff, 5-Stars”, Huon Hooke, The Real Review, Sept 2024

95 points | Mike Bennie, WBM Magazine, Sept 2024

95 points | “Deserves nothing but praise!”, Steve Leszczynski, QWine, Jul 2024