THORN-CLARKE WINES
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The Thorn-Clarke family
already has a long history in the Barossa - six generations of involvement in
the region's world famous wine industry. We take a long-term view of
the future and our goal is unashamedly to be still growing grapes and making
wine for another six generations. We recognise and value the
role that our suppliers, distributors, retailers and customers play in this
goal and we seek to develop sustainable partnerships based on loyalty, trust
and quality. Given our plans to be a
premium wine producer for a very long time, producing quality and value are
critical. Right from the time when
our first vineyards were established we have been extremely thorough in
ensuring all elements are right. Our four vineyards have all
been selected to ensure we can provide the ideal growing conditions for each
variety. We haven't rushed the
release of our wines. We have waited for an optimum vine age so we can ensure
top quality fruit. The attention to detail
carries through in the winemaking side also. Jim Irvine, one of
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