Straight 6 Pack
Thistledown The Vagabond Grenache 2022 - 6 Pack
They are convinced that, among the regions of Australia, McLaren Vale holds the greatest potential for Grenache greatness. The pursuit led them to discover unique plots throughout the region, specifically seeking soil formations that would impart finesse, varietal purity, and texture to the Vagabond.
Tasting
The wine boasts a beautifully complex, aromatic nose featuring violets, wild cherry, rosemary, and warming spice. The palate, energetic yet polished and smooth, unfolds with vibrant cherry, spice, wild strawberry, and liquorice. Medium-bodied yet multi-layered and textural, it culminates in a very long, aromatic finish.
Viticulture
Sourced from four separate, old, dry-grown, bush-trained vineyards in Blewitt Spring, planted in deep sands with some ironstone.
Winemaking
All fruit was handpicked, and each vineyard was vinified separately. One vineyard underwent wild fermentation in a concrete pyramid with layers of whole bunch and crushed fruit, without mechanical extraction. The remaining portion had a wild fermentation in an open fermenter with 35% whole bunches, hand plunged twice daily. This part was aged in puncheons, while the pyramid-fermented wine was pressed back to a concrete egg and oak puncheons for maturation.
Vintage Conditions
The 2022 vintage unfolded similarly to the much-lauded 2021, with Riverland experiencing reduced yields due to a massive hail event in November 2021. Post that challenge, the season was marked by regular moderate rainfall, friendly temperatures, and an elongated ripening period, facilitating an even spread of fruit over the harvesting period. The wines showcase balanced, aromatic fruit profiles, crisp acids, and a capacity for both youthful exuberance and aging.
Alc/Vol: 14.5%
Tasting
The wine boasts a beautifully complex, aromatic nose featuring violets, wild cherry, rosemary, and warming spice. The palate, energetic yet polished and smooth, unfolds with vibrant cherry, spice, wild strawberry, and liquorice. Medium-bodied yet multi-layered and textural, it culminates in a very long, aromatic finish.
Viticulture
Sourced from four separate, old, dry-grown, bush-trained vineyards in Blewitt Spring, planted in deep sands with some ironstone.
Winemaking
All fruit was handpicked, and each vineyard was vinified separately. One vineyard underwent wild fermentation in a concrete pyramid with layers of whole bunch and crushed fruit, without mechanical extraction. The remaining portion had a wild fermentation in an open fermenter with 35% whole bunches, hand plunged twice daily. This part was aged in puncheons, while the pyramid-fermented wine was pressed back to a concrete egg and oak puncheons for maturation.
Vintage Conditions
The 2022 vintage unfolded similarly to the much-lauded 2021, with Riverland experiencing reduced yields due to a massive hail event in November 2021. Post that challenge, the season was marked by regular moderate rainfall, friendly temperatures, and an elongated ripening period, facilitating an even spread of fruit over the harvesting period. The wines showcase balanced, aromatic fruit profiles, crisp acids, and a capacity for both youthful exuberance and aging.
Alc/Vol: 14.5%
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Producer: Thistledown
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Type: Straight 6 Pack