{"title":"Barossa","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"the-quickening-shiraz-2022","title":"The Quickening Shiraz 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEDEN \u0026amp; EBENEZER, BAROSSA VALLEY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Quickening celebrates the vivifying power of nature. This is the Barossa reimagined. An exuberant outpouring of energy, captured within a sculptured framework that reflects the rugged yet beautiful landscape of its conception.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deliciously vibrant style of Barossa Shiraz with succulent raspberry and blackcurrant fruit, hints of spice and elegant, glossy texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 points - Top 2022 Barossa Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Decanter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Robert Parker Wine Advocate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e93 points\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e- Vinous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- The Real Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6232\/7353\/files\/Thistledown_The_Quickening_Shiraz_2022_product_info_download.pdf?v=1744777680\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMore Detailed Wine Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/4jw3za-ap.myshopify.com\/pages\/trade-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTrade Resources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thistledown Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44066691809337,"sku":"22THQUSH","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6232\/7353\/files\/thistledown-the-quickening-shiraz-nv-web.png?v=1731991798"},{"product_id":"fool-on-the-hill-single-vineyard-grenache-2022","title":"Fool on the Hill Single Vineyard Grenache 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATTSCHOSS VINEYARD, EDEN VALLEY, BAROSSA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Fool on the Hill is sourced from a beautiful contoured site high above the Barossa Valley. Isolated and challenging, those pioneers who originally had the foresight to plant, must have sometimes questioned their sanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 is the first vintage from Joel Mattschoss’ Trial Hill Vineyard, these old bush trained vines have been brought back into rude health and their fruit is filed with energy, intensity and mineral strewn complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe signature Thistledown lifted aromatics are present but the palate offers more sinew and spice than those from McLaren Vale. Textural, almost chewy but polished dark cherry, mineral and warm spices carry through to a finish of incredible length. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e97+ points - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e93 points -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6232\/7353\/files\/Thistledown_Fool_on_the_Hill_Grenache_2024_product_info_download.pdf?v=1744777681\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMore Detailed Wine Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/4jw3za-ap.myshopify.com\/pages\/trade-resources\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTrade Resources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thistledown Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44066710585401,"sku":"24THFOTHGR","price":105.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6232\/7353\/files\/thistledown-fool-on-the-hill-grenache-nv-web.png?v=1731992705"},{"product_id":"bachelors-block-single-vineyard-shiraz-2021","title":"Bachelors Block Single Vineyard Shiraz 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEBENEZER, BAROSSA VALLEY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ve been working with this grower for a many years and this particular block, in the revered Ebenezer sub-region, always stood out, irrespective of the year. When we started hand-picking the fruit, which allowed us to do some whole bunch ferments, we realised the full potential of this epic fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBachelor's Block was our first 'single site' release and a wine that sets the benchmark for contemporary fine wine from the Barossa. Bachelor's Block effortlessly blends precise picking times, whole bunch natural fermentations, gentle vinification with extended time in fine French hogsheads to yield a wine of taut power, finesse and savoury freshness.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA complex and savoury nose with hints of graphite, liquorice, spice and blackberry. The palate is well balanced with dense, smoky black fruits and beautifully polished, glossy tannins that provide a mouthfilling yet succulent, energetic finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHalliday Wine Companion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e95 points  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e95 points  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eRobert Parker Wine Advocate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e94 points  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Wine Front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e93 points \u003c\/strong\u003e The Vintage Journal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 points \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Real Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e93 points  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDecanter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6232\/7353\/files\/Thistledown_Bachelors_Block_Shiraz_2021_download.pdf?v=1744777672\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMore Detailed Wine Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/4jw3za-ap.myshopify.com\/pages\/trade-resources\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTrade Resources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thistledown Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44066721660985,"sku":"21THBBSH","price":105.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6232\/7353\/files\/thistledown-bachelors-block-shiraz-nv-web.png?v=1731992935"},{"product_id":"bachelors-block-single-vineyard-shiraz-2022","title":"Bachelors Block Single Vineyard Shiraz 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEBENEZER, BAROSSA VALLEY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ve been working with this grower for a many years and this particular block, in the revered Ebenezer sub-region, always stood out, irrespective of the year. When we started hand-picking the fruit, which allowed us to do some whole bunch ferments, we realised the full potential of this epic fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBachelor's Block was our first 'single site' release and a wine that sets the benchmark for contemporary fine wine from the Barossa. Bachelor's Block effortlessly blends precise picking times, whole bunch natural fermentations, gentle vinification with extended time in fine French hogsheads to yield a wine of taut power, finesse and savoury freshness.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA complex and savoury nose with hints of graphite, liquorice, spice and blackberry. The palate is well balanced with dense, smoky black fruits and beautifully polished, glossy tannins that provide a mouthfilling yet succulent, energetic finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop 10 2022 Barossa Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Decanter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e- Robert Parker Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e95 points \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e- Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e95 points (Top Rank) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e- The Real Review\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e- JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e- Vinous\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6232\/7353\/files\/Thistledown_Bachelors_Block_Shiraz_2022_product_info_download.pdf?v=1744777679\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMore Detailed Wine Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/4jw3za-ap.myshopify.com\/pages\/trade-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTrade Resources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thistledown Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44066730016825,"sku":"22THBBSH","price":105.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6232\/7353\/files\/thistledown-bachelors-block-shiraz-nv-1500x1500px.png?v=1731993091"},{"product_id":"where-eagles-dare-single-vineyard-shiraz-2022","title":"Where Eagles Dare Single Vineyard Shiraz 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATTSCHOSS VINEYARD, EDEN VALLEY, BAROSSA \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerched high above the Barossa, the Eden Valley can be a precarious but highly rewarding place in which to grow grapes. This single vineyard, at 550m above sea level is hauntingly beautiful. Home to the majestic wedgetail eagle, the soils composed of pink quartz and ironstone, provide a formidable substrate in which the vines takes a tenuous hold. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIntense, tightly coiled and vital, this wine is like a great orator. Every component measured and well timed, the tone lifts and falls, all the while building emotion and resonance. Tension and excitement builds and leads through to a memorable finish. Oh, and it tastes amazing!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRobert Parker Wine Advocate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e The Real Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 points \u003c\/strong\u003eHalliday Wine Companion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Wine Front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJamesSuckling.com\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6232\/7353\/files\/Thistledown_Where_Eagles_Dare_Shiraz_2022_product_info_download.pdf?v=1744780896\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMore Detailed Wine Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/4jw3za-ap.myshopify.com\/pages\/trade-resources\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTrade Resources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thistledown Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44066735947833,"sku":"24THWEDSH","price":105.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6232\/7353\/files\/thistledown-where-eagles-dare-shiraz-nv-1500x1500px.png?v=1731993279"},{"product_id":"distant-light-grenache-shiraz-2020","title":"Distant Light Shiraz Grenache 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBAROSSA \u0026amp; \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMcLAREN VALE \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlend: 51% Barossa Shiraz, 49% McLaren Vale Grenache\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Grenache comes from Sue Trott’s Home Block in Blewitt Springs and Bernard Smart’s vineyard in Clarendon. The former bush vine on sand and the latter bush vine of clay loams with quartz and ironstone. The Shiraz components come from Joel Mattschoss’ Shiraz on Mengler’s Hill and 2 blocks of Andy Kalleske’s blocks in Koonunga\/Ebenezer. All are trellised, 2 spur pruned, Joel’s cane pruned. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThough the winemaking was hugely detailed, the aim was to create something seamless. All fruit was hand-picked and wild fermented with varying percentage of whole bunch and a generally gentle extraction process. Ageing in a mix of concrete and larger French oak. No fining or filtration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn intoxicating, ethereal nose of sweet, spicy black cherry, cassis and balsam. The palate unravels its silky, textural beauty over the palate. Draped with wild strawberry, north African spice, autumnal wood smoke and hints of smoky, grilled meats, it displays an elegant persistence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Distant Light is what keeps many of us moving forward. It is the faint, twinkling lights of a harbour, gently beckoning home weary fishermen after time at sea. It is the comforting glow of a wood fire burning post a long, winter’s walk. It is the dazzling, azure blue of the ocean, glimpsed through gullies after a long drive to the coast. It is the streak of light on the horizon, viewed from a hilltop vineyard, ushering in a new dawn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- TOP WINES OF THE YEAR\u003c\/strong\u003e - Vinous\/ Wine Pilot (Angus Hughson)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- The Real Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Robert Parker Wine Advocate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6232\/7353\/files\/Thistledown_Distant_Light_Shiraz_Grenache_2020_download.pdf?v=1744777681\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMore Detailed Wine Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/4jw3za-ap.myshopify.com\/pages\/trade-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTrade Resources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thistledown Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44066751152185,"sku":"20THDLSHGR","price":125.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6232\/7353\/files\/thistledown-distant-light-shiraz-grenache-nv-web.png?v=1731993616"},{"product_id":"our-fathers-shiraz-2022","title":"Our Fathers Shiraz 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBAROSSA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough not strictly a Thistledown wine, it is made by Giles Cooke MW and all of the profits go to charity so we just had to include it. 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