Thistledown Gorgeous Grenache 12pk

Thistledown Gorgeous Grenache 12pk

Thistledown Gorgeous Grenache 12pk
About this Wine

    Thistledown Gorgeous Grenache 2022

    Sourced from a number of old vineyards in the Riverland and McLaren Vale, this is aromatic and lifted on the nose with a beautifully layered, textural palate with wild strawberry and spice.

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    Thistledown Gorgeous Grenache 2022

    "Sourced from a patchwork of older sites in Riverland, with back-burners of shiraz (4%) and mataro (1%) in the mix. Wild fermented in large neutral oak with a good seasoning of whole bunches. No fining or filtering, serving to retain the integrity of fruit while promoting its natural energy. Sappy, fruity and punchy. Full-bodied, yet you'd hardly know it. Nothing at all heavy here. Drinks like a candied pinot, reeling off notes of rosehip, maraschino cherry and Seville orange before a bristle of bunchy tannins concludes." 90 Points,Ned Goodwin MW, JamesSuckling.com

    "Bright medium depth purple-red hue with a beautifully fragrant aroma of rose petals, mixed spices and red fruits, raspberry uppermost. It's light bodied and soft, low in tannin and easy drinking young. A short but pretty grenache." 90 Points,Huon Hooke, The Real Review

    "Sourced from a patchwork of older sites in Riverland, with back-burners of shiraz (4%) and mataro (1%) in the mix. Wild fermented in large neutral oak with a good seasoning of whole bunches. No fining or filtering, serving to retain the integrity of fruit while promoting its natural energy. Sappy, fruity and punchy. Full-bodied, yet you'd hardly know it. Nothing at all heavy here. Drinks like a candied pinot, reeling off notes of rosehip, maraschino cherry and Seville orange before a bristle of bunchy tannins concludes. A little torrefacted, needing a chill for savouriness." 90 Points, Ned Goodwin MW, Halliday Wine Companion

About this Producer

    Thistledown is the vision of Master of Wine, Giles Cooke. Choosing to focus on the Grenache grape shows the belief he has in the variety. A certified member of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia, they have secured numerous rare old vines and unique vineyards for the future. Working with growers across McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley and Riverland, they craft elegant, fine, aromatic reds, many destined to showcase Grenache's charm as a single variety. Thistledown wines are made in small quantities in the Adelaide Hills.

    Producer website: https://www.thistledownwines.com/

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