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Thistledown She's Electric Grenache 2025

A dry-grown old vine site in Seaview that was partially destroyed by fire is the source for this aromatic, pinot-esque Grenache.

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Thistledown She's Electric Grenache 2025

"From old bush vines planted to red-brown sandy loam soils studded with quartz and ironstone. Natural yeast, 50% whole bunches, eight months' élevage in old oak. Those bunches are seamlessly integrated across what is a medium-weighted and serenely elegant release. It’s got structure, though, the tannins quietly commanding, pithy, crunchy, drawing long. Wild cherries, pomegranate, damson, Campari, white peppery spice. There’s real charm to this right now, but there’s also a lot wound within, with layers of spice and earthy detail emerging with air. It’s the most finessed, elegant release of this I can recall, and that’s from a year that was both warm and extremely dry. Old vines, hey." 95+ Points, Marcus Ellis, Halliday Wine Companion

"A light, bright and vivid cherry red in the glass. Lifted and pretty, with aromas of raspberry, pomegranate, dried herbs, spice, pot-pourri and some bunchy funkiness. There's lovely weight and life on the palate, medium bodied, juicy red fruits, spice and a woodsy earthiness. The tannins are shapely and caressing and the length and flow is mightily impressive." 95 Points, Aaron Brasher, The Real Review

50% whole bunch. 1490 bottles produced.
"Raspberry, strawberry, a rosy perfume, nutmeg, aniseed, something of an ozone character too. It’s only just medium-bodied, red fruit with some almond, quite fine and ‘mineral’ with a light graphite grip to tannin, and a nutty raspberry and orange peel laced finish of very good length. It’s a light wine, yet it’s thoroughly charming, and surprisingly, despite the hot dry vintage, I reckon this release shows an extra degree of finesse." 94 Points, Gary Walsh, The Wine Front

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.

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