COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Shiraz
PRODUCER
Thistledown Wines
REGION
South Australia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Thistledown 'The Quickening Shiraz' 2019 is a 100% Shiraz from the Barossa Valley, South Australia. The wine's name reflects the vivifying power of nature and the energetic expression of the Barossa, inspired by the challenging vineyard conditions. Thistledown Wines, founded by Masters of Wine Giles Cooke and Fergal Tynan, aims to create precise wines that capture the essence of their vineyard sites. The 2019 vintage was marked by dry conditions, which concentrated the fruit. A significant portion of the fruit comes from Joel Mattschoss's Eden Valley vineyard, situated at approximately 500 meters above sea level on difficult soils, contributing to the wine's distinct character.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€38
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Fruit sourced from a vineyard planted on challenging ironstone and quartz soils.
Fact 02
Vine yields as low as 2 tonnes per acre.
Fact 03
Wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Fact 04
Name 'The Quickening' inspired by vine struggle.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Thistledown 'The Quickening Shiraz' 2019 is produced using 100% Shiraz grapes. Fermentation is typically wild, with a portion of whole bunches included. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes an 8-month aging period in French oak, with about 20% of the oak being new. The wine is then bottled unfined and unfiltered. The 2019 vintage was characterized by very dry conditions, which concentrated the fruit. Fruit for this wine is primarily sourced from Joel Mattschoss's Eden Valley vineyard, located at around 500 meters altitude on challenging soils.
