{"product_id":"thistledown-the-vagabond-blewitt-springs-grenache-2019-750ml","title":"Thistledown The Vagabond Grenache 2021 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom old, dry grown, bush trained vineyards in the revered Blewitt Springs district of McLaren Vale, planted in deep sands with some ironstone. The fruit was all hand-picked and 68% was then wild fermented in a concrete pyramid which had layers of whole bunches and alternating layers of crushed fruit. This ferment had no mechanical extraction. The balance was wild fermented in an open fermenter with 35% whole bunches, and was hand plunged twice daily. This portion was aged in puncheons while the pyramid fermented was pressed back to a concrete egg and oak puncheons for maturation. The resulting layers of complexity and depth of flavor are exactly what was aimed for. Racked from there into blending tank and then straight to bottle, unfined and unfiltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis wine possesses a beautifully complex, aromatic nose of violets, wild cherry, rosemary and warming spice. The palate is energetic yet polished and smooth with vibrant cherry, spice, wild strawberry and liquorice on the palate. Medium bodied but multi-layered and textural with a very long, aromatic finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e96 pts James Suckling May 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis showcases the power of Blewitt Springs in a very boldly stated, fruit-driven expression of grenache with real purpose. The aromas are of redcurrants, raspberries, pomegranate and blood oranges and lead to a palate with a phenomenal drive of acidity and tannin. Such intense and defined style here. Drink or hold. Screw cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e95 points – James Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e94 points – Nick Butler, The Real Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e94 points – Gary Walsh, The Wine Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e93 points – Wines \u0026amp; Spirits Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e93 points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e91 points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSILVER McLaren Vale Wine Show 2020\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thistledown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975900172512,"sku":"108334","price":50.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/thistledown-the-vagabond-blewitt-springs-grenache_1.jpg?v=1663889213","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/thistledown-the-vagabond-blewitt-springs-grenache-2019-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}