{"product_id":"thistledown-gorgeous-old-vine-shiraz","title":"Thistledown, Gorgeous Old Vine Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eThistledown was founded by Master of Wine, Giles Cooke who had a vision for a more elegant, textural interpretation of Australian wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInitial explorations resulted in access to many of the best vineyards, many of which were the previously unloved Old Vine Grenache. Incredible, historic fruit sources coupled with Giles’ increasingly adept efforts has quickly resulted in a reputation for being amongst the best in the country. Narrating the stories of these wines to an increasingly attentive global audience is Giles’ heartfelt commitment and mission.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Shiraz was all picked from one old vineyard in the Riverland, a property that has been growing grapes since the early soldier settlements. A small proportion of Zibibbo, otherwise known as Muscat, was co-fermented using wild yeasts. A short ageing in old French oak followed by bottling young to preserve the hugely aromatic, textural deliciousness that was sought from the outset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcited by the response they got from the Gorgeous Grenache, they have taken a similarly left-field take on Shiraz by taking old vines and co-fermenting with a little Zibibbo to make a delicious, but very different Shiraz. On the nose there are peaches, ripe nectarine, wild raspberry and a little spice. The palate is soft and slurpy, the texture silky and any tannins just add a little seasoning – like macerated strawberries and black pepper. Turning a previously undervalued resource into something that is hugely enjoyable and ultimately gorgeous. Enjoy with roasted lamb, beef stews and strong hard cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 87% Shiraz Zibibbo 13%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75cl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVegan Friendly\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55324067856769,"sku":"4431 ALLW","price":16.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/2893\/files\/Thistledown_GorgeousOldVineShiraz.webp?v=1770731077","url":"https:\/\/www.kwoff.co.uk\/products\/thistledown-gorgeous-old-vine-shiraz","provider":"Kwoff","version":"1.0","type":"link"}