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Sorby Adams

The Thing Barossa Shiraz

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

Jutland Barossa Grenache Shiraz Mouvedre

Sourced from the multi-generational Riebke family vineyard in the Ebenezer district of Barossa, with vines dating 130plus years old. 35% Grenache, 34% Shiraz, 31% Mourvèdre Dark cherry red with plum hue. Redcurrant and strawberries with cream aromas, have a hint of violets on the nose. The harmonious palate blends the three varieties together with flavours of plum, strawberries and dark chocolate. Velvet tannins are soft and elegant. Matured for 24 months in French oak (4-year air dried. Tight Grain. Francois Frere and Taransaud Coopers) "It's a great drink and sharing may become an issue given I just wanted more and more... Great stuff." Q Wine The Hundred of Jutland is a hundred of the County of Sturt in South Australia within the Barossa, on the east Mount Lofty Ranges foothills. The Sorby Adams wine label honours John Couch Adams, an ancestor of Simon Sorby Adams, who mathematically proved Neptune's existence.

Jazz Eden Valley Pinot Rose

The Jazz Pinot Rosé is perfectly suited to the Australian lifestyle. Refreshing...just right for a pick-me-up and an extremely versatile wine for any occasion.<br>Made from Pinot Noir sourced from the Eden Valley in the Barossa.<br>Bright strawberry pink with apricot hues. Lifted aromas of raspberry, cherry and pleasant smoky strawberry with zesty apple blossom.<br>A crisp palate, light and refreshing with vibrant strawberry and melon. Fabulously approachable with a dry finish, serve chilled to enjoy its refreshment.<br>Pair with tapas, spicy foods or matured cheese. Served chilled.<br>"A super wine for summer." <br>Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot<br>The Sorby Adams wine label honours John Couch Adams, an ancestor of Simon Sorby Adams, who mathematically proved Neptune's existence.

Isolde Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon

GI: Craneford (Eden Valley) and Ebenezer (Barossa Valley). Dark scarlet red with black edge. Wonderfully ripe and fragrant, the nose is filled with dark plum, cassis and subtle toasted almond. Beautifully weighted, the intense fruit flavours of plum and blackcurrant are complexed by earthy tobacco and oak spice. An elegant and flavoursome wine of harmonious fruit and polished tannins. Matured in French oak (20% new) for 24 months (4 year air dried oak. Francois Frere and Taransaud Coopers – tight grain.) Perfect for herbed lamb or salt and pepper pork on greens. "So very Cabernet, this is a fab drink from the Barossa's Sorby Adams. Well priced, this is drinking superbly now but will also reward medium-term cellaring." Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot & The Vintage Journal Tristan & Isolde is a medieval tale of two star-crossed lovers, Knight Tristan and Princess Isolde, told from the 12th century. The Sorby Adams wine label honours John Couch Adams, an ancestor of Simon Sorby Adams, who mathematically proved Neptune's existence.

Margret Eden Valley Pinot Grigio

GI: southwestern Eden Valley. Bright straw with green grey edges. Elegantly expressed, the inviting bouquet shows rockmelon and mandarins with Jasmine and fresh pear. A juicy palate, finely textured with citrus and pome fruits. Beautifully rounded, offering flowing mouthfeel and bright fruit flavours. Serve chilled to enjoy its refreshment. An adaptable wine that is suited as an aperitif, with roast chicken and right through to desserts of apple pie like Mum Margret's. "Pristine and elegantly lifted." 93pts, Sam Kim Wine Orbit "Margret was my mother and this wine with its nashi pear, hints of stone fruits and zesty green apple is made in memory of my mum's home-made baked apple pie on a Sunday afternoon." Simon Sorby Adams, winemaker Our Sorby Adams wine label honours John Couch Adams, an ancestor of Simon Sorby Adams, who mathematically proved Neptune's existence.

Jellicoe Eden Valley Riesling

These low-yielding, 30plus year-old Riesling vines are planted on the lean, rocky yellow podzolic soils and the cool climate perfectly accentuates the classic Riesling typicity.<br>Pale straw with a lime green tinge. Lifted lemon, grapefruit and lime citrus on the nose. finely textured palate that is brilliantly focused and linear. Pristine citrus fruits balanced by classic, regional Eden Valley bright acidity, leading to a superbly long mouth-watering dry finish. Wonderfully poised for a graceful development.<br>"...an energetic, precise, lip-smacking finish."<br>93pts, Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion. Rating Badge: Special Value.<br>Jellicoe sits high up in the Eden Valley at around 475-meters above sea level. This vineyard is known for its low-yielding, old vines and the classic characteristics they impart to the Riesling wine.<br>The Sorby Adams wine label honours John Couch Adams, an ancestor of Simon Sorby Adams, who mathematically proved Neptune's existence.

Ptolemy Eden Valley Pinot Noir

An exceptional wine from a stunning single vineyard in southwestern Eden Valley, where the cool elevation of 450 meters above sea level enhances its unique character. With a medium body and refined craftsmanship, this Pinot Noir truly captures the essence of its terroir. GI: South West Eden Valley, single vineyard (450m) Colour: Bright red with purple tints. Aroma - Vibrant berry, red cherry and plum, with a hint of spice. Palate: Balanced acidity and silky smooth tannins linger with subtle notes of French oak in this medium-bodied wine. Oak: French (10% new) for 12 months. 4 year air dried oak. Francois Frere and Taransaud Coopers – tight grain. Cellar: Drink now to 2030. Pair it with a pork roast with crackling, or a creamy beetroot risotto. Claudius Ptolemy, a 2nd-century Greek mathematician and astronomer, proposed the geocentric theory that placed Earth at the universe's centre, influencing astronomy for over a thousand years. Our Sorby Adams wine label honours mathematician and astronomer, John Couch Adams F.R.S - an ancestor of Simon Sorby Adams - who mathematically proved Neptune's existence.

Sorby Adams Sorby Adams Morticia Sparkling Barossa Shiraz Non-Vintage

As rare as it is special – Morticia Sparkling Barossa Shiraz holds a special place in the Simon Sorby Adams' 45 years of winemaking. At it's heart is his most celebrated wine - The Thing Barossa Old Vine Shiraz - which forms the base wine to this sparkling, from vintages 2017, 2018 and 2019. The palate delivers a seductive explosion of rich black berry fruits with a touch of sweetness balanced by fresh acidity and a long dry finish. The expedition liquer that was added to the wine at bottling is a beautifully aged Barossa brandy spirit. This wine is made for drinking now, too good to keep, just enjoy!