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Description
This Grenache from Thistledown comes from a single vineyard at the end of Chapel Hill Road, with a pretty wild story to tell.
The vineyard held both old and younger Grenache plantings, but almost saw a tragic end when a bird caught on fire from a power line then fell to the ground, taking the vineyard out with it. Somehow, some of those old bush vines survived the blaze - and we're certainly glad it did, because the fruit makes one luscious wine.
Highly aromatic, flavours of spiced wild strawberries, a rich, luxurious texture... really beautiful stuff.
96 points
"Attractive and refined yet so vivid and full of energy. A pristine grenache with dried strawberries and leaves, frozen raspberries, wild herbs and a touch of agave too. Juicy and precise with bright character on the palate. It's sharp and seamless with a kick of dried herbs and peppercorns mingling with the gentle red fruit. Intense flavors and length in the finish."
- James Suckling
95 points
"A pale, pinot-like hue, this is stunningly aromatic, red fruited, blooming with rose notes, though it’s also savoury and spicy. There’s fennel seed, a twigginiess of bunch, white pepper and cassia bark, a mulchy, dry-toned forest floor character, warm earth, a little salinity. Poised and elegant of feel, with almost a pinosity, echoing the colour. A little time in bottle is needed to cohere fruit and bunch notes, but the promise of intriguing tertiary fragrance is an exciting prospect."
- Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)
94+ points
"Well, it’s Grenache maybe presented in something of a Burgundy style. Raspberry, strawberry, spice, mint and almond paste. Medium-bodied, silky and fine, red fruits, a lick of graphite tannin, balanced acidity, some Campari rolls in on a finish of excellent length. Lovely. Better again with a year or two to settle."
- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)
Customer Reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 2 Total 4 star reviews: 0 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
2 reviews
- RCRobert C.Verified Buyer3 months agoReviewing2024 Thistledown She's Electric GrenacheRated 5 out of 5 starsThistledown Delivers Again
Another good wine from a consistent Grenache winemaker.
Lighter in style but delicious to drink.
- RCRobert C.Verified BuyerWine Knowledge Level Enthusiast2 years agoWine Knowledge Level EnthusiastReviewing2021 Thistledown She's Electric GrenacheRated 5 out of 5 starsGrenache
A beautiful wine displaying all the wonderful characteristics of the best McLaren Vale Grenache.
| Price Bracket | $51 to $100 |
| Type | Red |
| Body | Medium Bodied |
| Variety | Grenache |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | McLaren Vale |
| Australian State | SA |
| Feature |
High Score |
| Reviewed By |
Halliday Wine Companion The Wine Front James Suckling |
| Critic Score |
95 94 96 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
Thistledown
Giles Cooke MW Thistledown
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