Alkohol
14.0 % vol
Region
McLaren Vale
Thorny Devil Grenache offers distinctive aromas and spice from McLaren Vale with an enchanting texture and a fragrance that unfolds gradually.
The grapes were handpicked from several sites, each vinified separately. With up to 30% whole bunch pressing. The wine was gently pressed from the skins and then aged for 10 months in old oak hogsheads (225-250 L barrels).
Abgefüllt durch
Alliance Wine Company Ltd.
7 Beechfield Road, Willowyard Estate, Beith KA15 1LN, United Kingdom
Winzer
Thistledown
"Every wine tells a tale" is the guiding principle of Giles Cooke and Fergal Tynan. The two Masters of Wine share the vision of a more elegant, structured interpretation of Australian wine. With access to many of the best vineyards and Giles' experience in winemaking, Thistledown initially championed the old Grenache vineyards of South Australia and quickly earned a reputation as one of the best in the country in this category. Giles and Fergal met the evening before the start of the Master of Wine course in 1998 at a bar. At that time, both shared the frustration that Australian wine was considered heavy, alcoholic, and unsuitable for premium restaurants in many markets. Both knew this didn’t have to be the case and set out to create wines full of elegance, detail, and balance.
