2021 Thistledown Gorgeous Grenache Blanc
McLaren Vale & Riverland, SA
A beautifully textured, suave and very rare expression of South Australian Grenache Blanc.
$25.00
They've got this just right... charming, great to drink.
Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)
About This Wine
While still a bit rare in Australia, we’ve been seeing more and more releases of single-varietal Grenache Blanc wines emerging from South Australia.
Such a lovely mid-weight white when done right, and Thistledown have certainly hit the mark here. So much seductive flavour going on; it’s bright, with tangy citrus laced fruit alongside hints of honeysuckle and lemon balm. Taut, yet textured and complex, the wine is joyous and full of fun.
Definitively new-world, there is a real freshness here, with no sign of the flabbiness that is sometimes negatively associated with this variety.
About Thistledown
Thistledown wines is a unique arm of the global Alliance Wine company.
Founded by UK natives Fergal Tynan, and Giles Cooke, the two MWs met while they began their WSET studies and formed a fast and strong bond.
While they have vineyards and wineries across the globe, Thistledown holds a special place in their hearts, with many of Giles' first forays into MW wine travel happening around Australia.
With renowned local winemaker Peter Leske on hand year-round, Giles is still quite hands-on with Thistledown, ensuring to be down-under, throughout the year at key points in the winemaking process.
Thistledown Winery, South Australia
From the Producer
Grenache is Australia’s signature grape variety and we’re slightly obsessed with it. The white version is still rare in Australia but capable of beautifully textured, citrus laced wines of great drinkability.
Fruit was sourced from an organic McLaren Vale site and from a pioneering planting in the Riverland. Whole bunch pressing and oxidative handling before a wild ferment in both concrete egg and used French barrels. No MLF and maturation on lees for 4 months helped increase texture prior to bottling.
Blend : Grenache Blanc (100%)
ABV : 13.5%
Closure : Screw Cap
Drink Until : 2025
Bottle Size : 750ml
Mclaren Vale, SA
Critic Reviews
"They’ve got this just right. Offers some perfume, fleshy lemon and green pear flavour, balanced acidity, a pleasing saline feel, chalky texture, and a slightly bitter ‘real lemonade’ aftertaste on a finish of good length. Affable. Charming. Great to drink." - Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)
"Medium red colour with a tinge of purple and the aromas are dried herbs and spices, blackberry jam and a suggestion of burnt blackberry jam. There's a core of sweet ripe fruit and then a wash of drying tannins sweeps through. Bold, straightforward and very attractive." - Huon Hooke (The Real Review)
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