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Bottle$22
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ABV14.5%
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Thistledown 'Gorgeous Grenache' Old Vine

Thistledown·Red·Grenache
McLaren Vale, Australia

Thistledown 'Gorgeous Grenache' Old Vine is a premium expression of Australian Grenache made from old bush vines in McLaren Vale. This wine showcases the region's ability to produce elegant yet powerful Grenache with minimal intervention winemaking techniques that highlight the pure fruit expression and savory complexity.

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Details01

StyleRed
VarietalGrenache
ProducerThistledown
Country🇦🇺Australia
RegionMcLaren Vale
ABV14.5%

Tasting notes02

Aroma
Medium+ intensityPerfumedVibrant
Fruit
Red cherryWild strawberryRaspberryPomegranate
Body
Medium-bodiedModerate acidityFine-grained tanninsLong finish
Notes
White pepperDried herbsGarrigueSubtle spice
Other
Old vine concentrationElegant structurePairs with Mediterranean cuisine

About Thistledown03

McLaren Vale · Australia

Thistledown is an Australian wine producer focused on crafting small-batch, single-site Grenache wines primarily from old vines in the Adelaide Hills, Barossa Valley, and McLaren Vale regions of South Australia. Founded by Giles Cooke MW and Fergal Tynan MW, the winery emphasizes minimal intervention techniques to showcase the distinctive terroir of their vineyards, with a particular commitment to highlighting Australia's old Grenache vines.

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