Thistledown Gorgeous Old Vine Shiraz
A vibrant Red wine with luscious peach, nectarine, and raspberry notes, a silky texture, and a peppery finish
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.
75.0CL , 14.0% ABV , Vintage: 2023
Vinification
A small proportion of Zibibbo, otherwise known as Muscat, was co-fermented using wild yeasts. A short ageing in old French oak followed by bottling young to preserve the hugely aromatic, textural deliciousness that was sought from the outset.
Flavour profile
This vibrant Red wine offers an enticing bouquet of peaches, ripe nectarine, and wild raspberry with a hint of spice. The palate is soft, slurpy, and silky, revealing delightful flavours of macerated strawberries and black pepper.
Serving recommendation
Serve at 16-18°C. Decant for an hour to enhance its aromatic complexity.