Shotfire Quartage is a red produced by Thorn-Clarke Wines in Barossa Valley, Barossa Valley, Australia. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Barossa Valley
Region: Barossa Valley
Country: Australia
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: full-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
A Barossa take on the classic Bordeaux blend, Shotfire Quartage delivers ripe blackcurrant and dark plum fruit with a cedary, gently herbaceous backbone from the Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The warm Barossa climate rounds out the tannins into a approachable, generous structure without sacrificing freshness. It's a crowd-pleasing, food-friendly red that sits comfortably between everyday drinking and a more serious dinner table wine.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Barossa Valley, Australia
Barossa Valley lies northeast of Adelaide in South Australia and is one of the country's most iconic wine regions, famous for bold, full-bodied reds.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is a red grape born in Bordeaux from a natural crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, and it has become the most planted premium red variety on the planet, the backbone of countless…
Merlot
Merlot is a red grape from Bordeaux, one of the world's most planted varieties, valued for its softness, generosity and its role as a blending partner to Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is a red grape grown in both Bordeaux and the Loire Valley, and is one of the parent grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon.
Petit Verdot
Petit Verdot is a red grape from Bordeaux, traditionally a minor blending component that adds colour, tannin and aromatic lift to Cabernet-based wines.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Shotfire Quartage from?
Shotfire Quartage is produced by Thorn-Clarke Wines in Barossa Valley, Barossa Valley, Australia.
What grapes are in Shotfire Quartage?
Shotfire Quartage is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.