Australia
South Australia
Thistledown Distant Light Shiraz Grenache, Barossa, McLaren Vale - 1 bottle each: 2018 and 2020, 2018
Lot
3818
Grape Variety
Producer
Thistledown Distant Light Shiraz Grenache, Barossa, McLaren Vale
Compelling and a welcome change from the usual Aussie blockbuster with aromas of blackberry, black pepper, liquorice, kirsch, orange peel and bay leaf. The palate accommodates ripe black fruit, perfectly balanced tannins, firm acidity, layers of sweet spice, liquorice, an herbal twist and prudent use of oak. 2022-2026 – MP
Thistledown Distant Light Shiraz Grenache, Barossa, McLaren Vale
Barrel work and a dense core of black fruit bring blackberry, dried cherry, tinned strawberries, black pepper, liquorice, tar, charcoal, cedar, kirsch and sage to this Aussie BBQ. It’s an instant hit. This is a full-on, turbo-charged version of McLaren Vale, designed to make an impression – and it does. 2022-2025 – MP
Compelling and a welcome change from the usual Aussie blockbuster with aromas of blackberry, black pepper, liquorice, kirsch, orange peel and bay leaf. The palate accommodates ripe black fruit, perfectly balanced tannins, firm acidity, layers of sweet spice, liquorice, an herbal twist and prudent use of oak. 2022-2026 – MP
Thistledown Distant Light Shiraz Grenache, Barossa, McLaren Vale
Barrel work and a dense core of black fruit bring blackberry, dried cherry, tinned strawberries, black pepper, liquorice, tar, charcoal, cedar, kirsch and sage to this Aussie BBQ. It’s an instant hit. This is a full-on, turbo-charged version of McLaren Vale, designed to make an impression – and it does. 2022-2025 – MP
750ml
2
14.5%
Blackberry, black pepper, orange peel, bay leaf
Ripe bramble, sweet spice, liquorice, peels
Crispy quail with hoisin and ginger sauce