{"title":"Thistledown Wines","description":"Founded by Master of Wine Giles Cooke, Thistledown offers an elegant, textural interpretation of Australian wine. By sourcing fruit from historic Old Vine Grenache vineyards, they have quickly become one of the country's most respected producers. Our curated selection showcases their commitment to quality and the unique stories behind every bottle. Explore these exceptional wines that represent the pinnacle of modern Australian winemaking and heritage.","products":[{"product_id":"thistledown-the-courtesan","title":"Thistledown The Courtesan","description":"by Thistledown The Courtesan Riesling from Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia, is a delightful dry white still wine crafted from 100% Riesling grapes. Fermented at cool temperatures in stainless steel and aged on its lees for 2-3 months, it captures mouthwatering lime and elderflower aromas. The palate is voluptuous, hinting at grapefruit, ripe melon, and quince, offering a refreshing and vibrant experience. This vegan and vegetarian-friendly wine pairs beautifully with lean fish and spicy Asian cuisine, making it a versatile choice for various occasions.","brand":"Thistledown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52127953355091,"sku":"2543","price":15.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7111\/3043\/files\/thistledown_the_courtesan_1b.webp?v=1760558808"},{"product_id":"thistledown-the-unforgettable","title":"Thistledown The Unforgettable","description":"by Thistledown The Unforgettable from South Australia, Australia, is a generous Red (still) wine, crafted as a dry blend of Grenache, Shiraz, and Mataro. This vegan and vegetarian friendly wine undergoes a simple vinification process, including open fermentation and 4 months maturation in older French oak, focusing on bright, exuberant fruit. It offers succulent red berry fruit with enticing hints of spice and chocolate, creating a truly unforgettable experience. This clever and friendly wine is versatile, pairing beautifully with sharing plates, charcuterie, and rustic braised meats.","brand":"Thistledown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52127967707475,"sku":"2673","price":14.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7111\/3043\/files\/thistledown_the_unforgettable_1b.webp?v=1760559110"},{"product_id":"thistledown-the-great-escape","title":"Thistledown The Great Escape","description":"Thistledown The Great Escape Chardonnay from McLaren Vale, Australia, is a dry white still wine crafted from 100% Chardonnay grapes. This accomplished, truly modern style is produced from fruit grown in elevated vineyard sites, allowing for a long ripening period. The wine is wild fermented in used French oak or concrete egg, with no malolactic fermentation to preserve its crisp, citrus fruit profile. It offers a vibrant citrussy character with subtle oak influence and a bright, creamy palate, leading to a mouth-watering finish. This vegan and vegetarian-friendly wine pairs beautifully with shellfish and aromatic Asian dishes.","brand":"Thistledown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52127996510547,"sku":"2942","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7111\/3043\/files\/thistledown_the_great_escape_1b.webp?v=1760560032"},{"product_id":"thistledown-thorny-devil-grenache","title":"Thistledown Thorny Devil Grenache","description":"Thistledown Thorny Devil Grenache, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia, is a captivating Red (still) wine. This dry blend of Grenache and Mataro showcases the characteristic McLaren Vale perfume and spice, with a beguiling texture that unfolds layer by layer. The 2024 vintage, despite early erratic fruit set, benefited from moderate temperatures, allowing ideal picking. Vinified with wild ferments and some whole bunch, it undergoes light extraction before ageing for 8-10 months in seasoned French oak. This vegan and vegetarian-friendly wine is a beautiful match for game meats, North African lamb, and charcuterie.","brand":"Thistledown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52127996641619,"sku":"2943","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7111\/3043\/files\/thistledown_thorny_devil_grenache_1b.webp?v=1760560038"},{"product_id":"thistledown-gorgeous-grenache","title":"Thistledown Gorgeous Grenache","description":"Thistledown Gorgeous Grenache South Australia, Australia is a vibrant Red still dry wine, showcasing Australia's signature Grenache grape, blended with Mataro. Crafted from premium vineyards, this wine offers an aromatic and lifted nose, leading to a beautifully layered, textural palate. Expect delightful notes of wild strawberry and spice, delivering a succulent, juicy, and savoury profile with a moreish finish. Vinified in small batches with wild ferments, whole bunch inclusion, and 12 months in old French oak, it's a versatile choice, perfect with lighter meat dishes, pizza, and pasta.","brand":"Thistledown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52128003064147,"sku":"3059","price":16.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7111\/3043\/files\/thistledown_gorgeous_grenache_1b.webp?v=1760560192"},{"product_id":"thistledown-the-quickening-shiraz","title":"Thistledown The Quickening Shiraz","description":"Thistledown The Quickening Shiraz Eden \u0026amp; Ebenezer, Barossa South Australia is a vibrant Red still dry wine crafted from 100% Shiraz grapes. Wild fermented with some whole bunch inclusion and aged in French oak for 6 to 8 months, it offers succulent raspberry and blackcurrant fruit notes, complemented by hints of cracked pepper, cardamom, and thyme, alongside elegant floral undertones and a glossy texture. This vegan and vegetarian-friendly wine is deliciously versatile, pairing beautifully with crispy aromatic duck or a roast rib of beef.","brand":"Thistledown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52128027181395,"sku":"3455","price":23.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7111\/3043\/files\/thistledown_the_quickening_shiraz_1b.webp?v=1760560911"},{"product_id":"thistledown-cunning-plan","title":"Thistledown Cunning Plan","description":"Thistledown Cunning Plan Shiraz from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia, is a superb Red still wine. This dry Shiraz, crafted through wild fermentation and French oak ageing, offers a great depth of ripe plum and blackberry fruit flavours. The nose reveals sweet floral and lemon notes, with hints of graphite, pepper, and earthy spice. The palate is succulent and full-bodied, showcasing lively spices and fine, velvety tannins. A versatile choice, it pairs wonderfully with hearty stews, Asian hotpots, or cold meat cuts. This wine is also suitable for vegans and vegetarians.","brand":"Thistledown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52128030490963,"sku":"3484","price":19.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7111\/3043\/files\/thistledown_cunning_plan_1b.webp?v=1760561022"},{"product_id":"thistledown-gorgeous-grenache-rose","title":"Thistledown Gorgeous Grenache Rosé","description":"Thistledown Gorgeous Grenache Rosé from South Australia, Australia, is a beautifully crafted still, dry Rosé wine. Made from hand-picked Grenache grapes, it undergoes gentle de-stemming and a brief 3.5-hour skin contact, followed by cool fermentation and six months maturation on lees to enhance texture. This results in a deliciously crisp and fragrant wine, offering vibrant aromas of wild strawberry, violets, and bright citrus. The palate is tangy, broad, and focused, making it an ideal aperitif or a perfect match for freshly grilled fish. This wine is also vegan and vegetarian friendly.","brand":"Thistledown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52128051134803,"sku":"3641","price":15.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7111\/3043\/files\/thistledown_gorgeous_grenache_rose_1b.webp?v=1760561413"},{"product_id":"thistledown-cloud-cuckoo-land","title":"Thistledown Cloud Cuckoo Land","description":"by Thistledown Cloud Cuckoo Land from Riverland, South Australia, is a vibrant, textural dry white still wine crafted from Greco, Fiano, and Zibibbo grapes. Hand-picked and cool fermented, with Greco and Zibibbo undergoing 24 hours of skin contact, it matures on lees for enhanced complexity, avoiding oak ageing. This vegan and vegetarian-friendly wine offers hints of almond blossom, quince, and ripe pear, with a tangy, almost exotic yet pithy and delicious palate. It pairs beautifully with light poultry dishes, fresh seafood, or mild cheeses.","brand":"Thistledown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52128058507603,"sku":"3762","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7111\/3043\/files\/thistledown_cloud_cuckoo_land_1b.webp?v=1760561695"},{"product_id":"thistledown-gorgeous-grenache-white","title":"Thistledown Gorgeous Grenache White","description":"Thistledown Gorgeous Grenache White from South Australia, Australia, is a beautifully crafted still white wine. This dry blend of Grenache Blanc and Chardonnay undergoes oxidative handling before a wild ferment in concrete egg and used French barrels, with four months maturation on lees to enhance its texture. It offers an explosion of bright, tangy citrus fruit, complemented by delicate hints of honeysuckle and mint, alongside notes of yellow plum and guava. The wine is taut, yet textured and complex, making it excellent with summer salads, grilled chicken satay, or sea bass. This wine is also vegan and vegetarian friendly.","brand":"Thistledown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52128079610195,"sku":"4093","price":15.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7111\/3043\/files\/thistledown_gorgeous_grenache_white_1b.webp?v=1760562267"},{"product_id":"thistledown-gorgeous-old-vine-shiraz","title":"Thistledown Gorgeous Old Vine Shiraz","description":"Thistledown Gorgeous Old Vine Shiraz from South Australia, Australia, is a vibrant Red (still) dry wine crafted from old vine Shiraz co-fermented with a touch of Zibibbo using wild yeasts and aged briefly in old French oak. It offers an enticing bouquet of peaches, ripe nectarine, and wild raspberry with a hint of spice. The palate is soft and silky, revealing flavours of macerated strawberries and black pepper, with tannins adding a subtle seasoning. This vegan and vegetarian-friendly wine pairs beautifully with roasted lamb, hearty beef stews, or mature hard cheeses.","brand":"Thistledown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52128122831187,"sku":"4431","price":16.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7111\/3043\/files\/thistledown_gorgeous_old_vine_shiraz_1b.webp?v=1760563037"},{"product_id":"thistledown-walking-with-kings-roussanne-grenache-blanc","title":"Thistledown Walking With Kings Roussanne-Grenache Blanc","description":"Thistledown Walking With Kings Roussanne-Grenache Blanc, South Australia, Australia. This richly textured still white wine, a dry blend of Roussanne and Grenache Blanc, is inspired by the great whites of the Rhône. It offers a creamy, aromatic palate brimming with exotic fruit notes and vibrant green apple. Both varieties are hand-picked and fermented separately, with Roussanne whole bunch pressed and wild fermented in French oak, and Grenache oxidatively handled before wild ferment in barrel. This vegan and vegetarian friendly wine is incredibly versatile, complex yet moreish, pairing beautifully with rich seafood, creamy sauces, and Asian cuisine.","brand":"Thistledown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52128207798611,"sku":"4777","price":26.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7111\/3043\/files\/thistledown_walking_with_kings_roussanne_grenache_blanc_1b.webp?v=1760564095"},{"product_id":"thistledown-the-pugilist","title":"Thistledown The Pugilist","description":"by Thistledown The Pugilist Cabernet Sauvignon from Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia, is a powerful Red still wine. This dry Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted with precise varietal expression, retaining whole berries in ferment for vibrancy and pressing early to avoid astringent tannins, followed by 10 months in French oak with no new oak. It offers benchmark Cabernet aromas of cassis, herbs, and subtle mocha, leading to a lovely balance of rich, fleshy fruit with a well-structured, lengthy finish. Wonderful with roast beef or grilled sirloin, this wine is also vegan and vegetarian. Enjoy its depth and character.","brand":"Thistledown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52128347652435,"sku":"5443","price":13.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7111\/3043\/files\/thistledown_the_pugilist_1b.webp?v=1760566194"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7111\/3043\/collections\/thistledown_collection_cover.webp?v=1772739150","url":"https:\/\/thewineshelf.co.uk\/collections\/thistledown-wines.oembed","provider":"The Wine Shelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}