The Thing is the flagship at Sorby Adams where Simon Sorby Adams’ mastery of winemaking, oak and region truly shines.<br>Sourced from low yielding hand pruned Barossa Shiraz vineyards dating back to the 1930s, these ‘survivor’ vines have incredible quality and structure.<br>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.<br>Spending 40 months in four year, air dried fine grain French oak provides sophisticated structure and tannins, whilst retaining fruit complexity and richness.<br>A Barossa Super 100 Classification II wine.<br>Colour: Deep inky magenta with a purple hue.<br>Aroma: This is magnificently fruited and gloriously expressed on the nose showing blackberry, spiced plum, chocolate tart, cake spice and cedar characters.<br>Palate: A sumptuous palate that is opulent and impressively weighted. The wine is powerfully graceful with a seamless flow to an impressively long engaging finish.<br>Oak: 40-mths in superior 4-year air dried French oak, tight grain, from Francois Frere and Taransaud Coopers.<br>Cellar: to 2039.<br>Try with grass-fed, Wagyu beef or well matured hard sheep cheeses - a wine that deserves only the best.<br>The Thing is a Super 100 Barossa Classification II wine; a marque that demonstrates our commitment to ongoing excellence in crafting a wine of prestige, pedigree and rarity.<br>97 points, “Outstanding depth... Symphonic”, Sam Kim Wine Orbit<br>97 points, “Delicious...I loved it.”, Ken Gargett WinePilot<br>97 points, “A powerhouse wine”, Ray Jordan WinePilot<br>96 points, “Decadent stuff, 5-Stars”, Huon Hooke, The Real Review<br>95 points, Mike Bennie, WBM Magazine<br>95 points, “Deserves nothing but praise!”, Steve Leszczynski, QWine

The Yalumba 175th Shiraz Grenache Magnum 1500ml 2022 is a truly exceptional wine that showcases the best of Barossa. This vintage, crafted by the renowned Yalumba winery in South Australia, boasts a deep ruby red colour that entices the eyes. Upon the first swirl, aromas of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and a hint of oak greet the nose, followed by subtle notes of vanilla and spice. On the palate, this wine is rich and full-bodied, with juicy flavours of plums and blackcurrants, complemented by a touch of chocolate and a peppery finish. The tannins are well-integrated, adding a velvety texture to the wine. This Yalumba 175th Shiraz Grenache is a true delight for the senses and a testament to the exceptional winemaking skills of Yalumba. Enjoy now or cellar for a few years to fully appreciate its complexity.