Thistledown Gorgeous Old Vine McLaren Vale Grenache 2023

Grenache from specialists of the grape, with scores of 91pts, 91pts and 90pts. Goregeous in name and nature. "... roiling with grenache flavour, fleshy but vibrant. Raspberry, maraschino, red licorice and some dark cherry fringed with dried Mediterranean herbs, red florals and peppery spice in a mid-weight tenor. It’s a gateway drug for the grenache neophyte, or just a great drink. 91pts. Great Value." (Marcus Ellis, The Halliday Wine Companion). In The Real review, Stuart Knox finds: "Raspberry, rhubarb and musk aromatics. Juicy and vibrant on the palate, red fruits, hints of rhubarb and graphite adding character. Acidity offers a puff of lift then fine tannins carry it along the line. Has a sense of fun and frivolity to it without falling away into sweet or simple. 91pts."