Thistledown Gorgeous Grenache
A vibrant Red wine with wild strawberry, spice, and a juicy, savoury finish, perfect with pasta
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.
75.0CL , 14.0% ABV , Vintage: 2023
Vinification
Sourced from a number of old vineyards in the Riverland and McLaren Vale, some of which are dry grown bush vines. All vineyards are vinified in small batches, separately. Wild ferments, whole bunch inclusion, larger oak and no filtration or fining help define the delicious, energetic character of the wine.
Flavour profile
This vibrant red 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.
Serving recommendation
Serve at 16-18°C. Decant for 30 minutes to enhance aromas.