Thorn-Clarke Sandpiper Shiraz 375ml sanchez-romate Japanese inspired “Hanami” floral box

Japanese inspired “Hanami” floral box for Spring

At first this Riesling’s aromas are dashing

This impressively powerful wine has dense tannins and concentration

Ample concentration is restrained within a lithe structure farmed by ripe yet fine tannins

Anna and Jason Flowerday run the Te Whare Ra vineyard in Marlborough according to organic and bio dynamic practices

Thorn-Clarke Sandpiper Shiraz 375ml sanchez-romate Japanese inspired “Hanami” floral boxDeep purple red. Aromas of ripe plums, cherries and earth with subtle notes of vanilla and cloves. The aromas follow through onto the palate with a fruit focus, subtle oak notes and soft, rounded tannins. The wine walks the line between medium and full bodied with a plush mouthfeel.