Thistledown Fool of a Hill Grenache

Name: Thistledown Fool of a Hill Grenache
Brand: Latitude Wine & Liquor Merchant
SKU: AUSSI1070235
Price: 48.99 GBP
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Tags: Abv_14.5%, Certified_vegan, Certified_vegetarian, Country_australia, Grape_grenache, Region_eden valley, Region_south australia, Style_red wine, Style_red wine_rich & intense, Vintage_2021

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Producer Information

Ever since historic Scots, James Busby and John MacArthur founded the Australian wine industry in the early 19th century, the relationship between Scotland and Australia has been an enduring one.

Guardians of a long history, Thistledown Wine Co. continues the tradition of Scottish ingenuity and great Australian wine. From their small-batch winery in the idyllic Adelaide Hills, they work with pristine fruit sourced from iconic vineyard sites.

Grapes

Grenache,

Production

One of the highest Grenache vineyards in South Australia at 550m, the meagre soils are strewn with pink quartz and ironstone. 3 clonal selections of Grenache have been planted in bush-vine form with only a little water to establish them. Still young by our standards, these small vines yield fruit with high intensity.

The fruit was hand-picked early in the morning of 27th March before swift transport to the winery where we retained 20% whole bunches. A gentle ferment in concrete egg was followed by pressing to 500 litre 2nd and 3rd year French oak.

Tasting Notes

The signature Thistledown lifted aromatics are present but the palate offers more sinew and spice than those from McLaren Vale. Textural, almost chewy but polished dark cherry, mineral and warm spices carry through to a finish of incredible length.

Drink with Salted Beef Brisket, Slow Roasted Pork Belly.

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