Thistledown Cunning Plan
A full-bodied Red wine bursting with ripe plum, blackberry, and lively spices, finishing with velvety tannins
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.
75.0CL , 14.5% ABV , Vintage: 2023
Vinification
Winemaking is simple with The Cunning Plan. Take perfectly balanced fruit, pick, gently crush to preserve whole berries and allow to soak for 4 days prior to a wild fermentation. Wild fermented and then pressed to French oak only, with either no new oak or only a small percentage used depending on vintage.
Flavour profile
This full-bodied Red Shiraz offers a vibrant bouquet of sweet floral and lemon notes, underpinned by earthy spice and a hint of graphite. The palate is succulent, bursting with ripe plum and blackberry fruit, complemented by lively spices and fine, velvety tannins.
Serving recommendation
Serve at 16-18°C. Decant for an hour to allow this full-bodied red to truly open up.