COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Grenache
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
Thistledown The Vagabond Old Vine Grenache 2021 is a 100% Grenache from the Blewitt Springs district of McLaren Vale, South Australia. This region is recognized for its significant old vine Grenache plantings. The wine is produced by Thistledown Wines, founded by Masters of Wine Giles Cooke and Fergal Tynan, who focus on creating wines that express their terroir. The 2021 vintage benefited from a mild climate, allowing for extended grape ripening. The wine is a limited production, with only 3,833 bottles made.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Sourced from four separate old vine plots in Blewitt Springs.
Fact 02
A portion fermented in a unique concrete pyramid.
Fact 03
Only 3,833 bottles produced.
Fact 04
Certified member of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Thistledown The Vagabond Old Vine Grenache 2021 involves several distinctive techniques. Approximately two-thirds of the grapes were wild fermented in a concrete pyramid, utilizing alternating layers of whole bunches and crushed fruit without mechanical extraction. The remaining grapes were wild fermented in an open fermenter with 35% whole bunches, hand-plunged twice daily. Following fermentation, the wine was aged in a concrete egg and oak puncheons. The wine is intentionally left unfined and unfiltered. The grapes are sourced from dry-grown, bush-trained old vines.
