Thistledown Thorny Devil Grenache 2025 Size::1 Bottle savory tannin core with a

savory tannin core with a persistent finish accented by cacao and menthol

the fermentation was in stainless steel tanks at 85°-90°

With a full-bodied and round palate

referring not only to the 25 kilometres that you need to travel from the Laherte estate to arrive at the vineyard but also to the wine’s extended aging: 18 months in barrel and a further 18-20 months in bottle

There are aromas of blackberry that is offset by hints of black pepper and cardamom

Thistledown Thorny Devil Grenache 2025 Size::1 Bottle savory tannin core with aThorny Devil comes from a variety of sites, all of which have in common that that they are old, bush trained and dry grown. With Grenache, we are always looking to maximise fruit purity, texture and finesse and do so through earlier picking, selection of blocks within the vineyard and a detailed understanding of each site and how it reacts to the season. The resulting wine has the characteristic McLaren Vale perfume and spice with a beguiling texture