Thistledown is the vision of Master of Wine, Giles Cooke. Working with Grenache growers in unique sites across Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Riverland, Giles makes elegant, fine, aromatic reds. Choosing to focus on the Grenache grape shows the belief Giles has in this special variety. Thistledown Grenaches are made in small quantities in the Adelaide Hills.
Thistledown Gorgeous Grenache 2021
Well, in 2021, it does live up to its name.
Juicy red fruits, almond, a fair bit of spice, perfume and a little mint. Medium-bodied, a light dusting of tannin, clean acidity, red fruit succulence, but keeps itself dry and almost a little serious. Finish is good, gently saline, with playful tannin and quiet perfume. Delightful. Top value.
Rating: 92 Points
Source: Gary Walsh, The Winefront
Thistledown Gorgeous Grenache 2021
Medium red colour with a tinge of purple and the aromas are dried herbs and spices, blackberry jam and a suggestion of burnt blackberry jam. There's a core of sweet ripe fruit and then a wash of drying tannins sweeps through. Bold, straight forward and very attractive.
Rating: 90 Points, #19 of 42 2021 Grenache from South Australia
Source: Huon Hooke, The Real Review
Thistledown Gorgeous Grenache 2021
Bright, tangy and easy. Black cherry, raspberry, orange zest and a grind of white pepper. Feels suave and mid weighted, rather than full. A versatile everyday drinker.
Rating: 90 Points
Source: Ned Goodwin MW, Halliday Wine Companion
