{"title":"Wines $26 - $50","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"the-cunning-plan-shiraz-2023","title":"The Cunning Plan Shiraz 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcLaren Vale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe beautiful region of McLaren Vale is bounded by the Gulf to the West and the various ranges to the East and North. Geologically one of the most diverse regions on earth, it has long been the home to some of Australia’s finest expressions of Shiraz. Our fruit comes from the Moray Park vineyard in the McLaren Flat sub-region. Low yielding and ultra-intense, we handle the fruit gently to capture the delicious berry fruit character, overlaid with subtle wood-spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGreat depth of ripe plum and blackberry fruit flavours. A full bodied wine with a succulent palate, lively spices and fine velvety tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e93+ points \u0026amp; Special Value \u003c\/strong\u003eHalliday Wine Companion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e92 points\u003c\/strong\u003e Wine Advocate\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_Cunning_Plan_Shiraz_2023_product_info_download.pdf?v=1744777681\" 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":44022875455545,"sku":"24THCPSH","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6232\/7353\/files\/Cunning_Plan_Shiraz_2024onwards.png?v=1788304897"},{"product_id":"gorgeous-grenache-2024","title":"Gorgeous Grenache 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrenache is Australia’s signature grape variety and we’re slightly obsessed with it. Utilising a range of premium vineyards across South Australia, we’ve crafted a wine that captures all that is good about Grenache. Aromatic, deceptively light but with beautiful wild fruit, and slurpy, supple tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from several Grenache vineyards across South Australia, including some of the region’s most iconic sites, Gorgeous Grenache displays a beautifully perfumed nose with hints of violets and wild strawberry. The palate is succulent, juicy and Pinot-like in its profile while the finish is savoury and moreish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e90 points \u003c\/strong\u003eWine Advocate\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_Gorgeous_Grenache_Rose_2023_product_info_download.pdf?v=1744777680\" 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":44048104161337,"sku":"25THGGR","price":26.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6232\/7353\/files\/thistledown-gorgeous-grenache-no1-web.png?v=1731560803"},{"product_id":"gorgeous-grenache-rose-2025","title":"Gorgeous Grenache Rosé 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrenache is Australia’s signature grape variety and we’re slightly obsessed with it. Our Rosé is sourced from an old, single vineyard in Berri. Beautifully pale, salmon pink with delicate aromatics and lovely texture, it lives up to its name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully pale rosé has lovely aromatic wild strawberry and cranberry notes on the nose. The palate is tangy, dry and textural with creamy berry fruit and a deliciously moreish finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'The Gorgeous range of wines from Thistledown are just that: uncomplicated, sleek, classy quaffers. Very good things.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*NEW* - scores for 2024:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e92 points \u003c\/strong\u003e- The Real Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e91 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- The Wine Front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6232\/7353\/files\/Thistledown_Gorgeous_Grenache_Rose_2024_product_info_download.pdf?v=1744777681\" 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\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thistledown Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44066601369657,"sku":"26THGOGRRO","price":26.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6232\/7353\/files\/thistledown-gorgeous-grenache-rose-web_73f4c4a7-e7ef-4298-867b-111607c4171d.png?v=1731990348"},{"product_id":"the-great-escape-chardonnay-2023","title":"The Great Escape Chardonnay 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMCLAREN VALE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat Escape is our benchmark, cool climate Chardonnay produced from fruit grown in elevated vineyard sites which allow for a long ripening period which helps to maintain the natural sugar and acid balance of the grape. With moderate alcohol, focussed, crisp citrus fruit and a mouthwatering finish, this is an accomplished, truly modern style of this noble variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCitrussy, subtle oak influence and a bright yet creamy palate.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e93 points \u003c\/strong\u003eRobert Parker Wine Advocate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e93 points \u0026amp; Special Value \u003c\/strong\u003eHalliday Wine Companion\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6232\/7353\/files\/Thistledown_The_Great_Escape_Chardonnay_2023_product_info_download.pdf?v=1744777681\" 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\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thistledown Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44066615722041,"sku":"25THGECH\/1","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6232\/7353\/files\/AG086_Thistledown_Great_Escape_Chardonnay_25.png?v=1787884824"},{"product_id":"earthsong-single-vineyard-sauvignon-blanc-2023","title":"Earthsong Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDILLONS POINT, MARLBOROUGH, NEW ZEALAND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarthsong Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc is intense \u0026amp; tropical with a briny tang. Sourced from one, sustainably accredited vineyard in the renowned Dillons Point sub-region of Marlborough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDillons Point is renowned for producing Sauvignon Blancs with tropical fruit notes and passion fruit to the fore. There are hints of blackcurrant and grapefruit too. The palate is rich, bright and zesty with a slight briny tang. This wine has real intensity of fruit, with a lovely crisp, mineral finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e94 points \u003c\/strong\u003e- Wine Orbit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e93 points \u0026amp; Special Value\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e- Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e92 points (premium) \u003c\/strong\u003e- Cam Douglas MS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 points \u003c\/strong\u003e- Vinous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6232\/7353\/files\/Earthsong_Sauvignon_Blanc_2024_product_info_download.pdf?v=1744777680\" 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\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thistledown Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44066658811961,"sku":"24ESSB2","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6232\/7353\/files\/Earthsong_Dillons_Sauvignon_Blanc_bottle_copy.png?v=1731991269"},{"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":"gorgeous-shiraz-2023","title":"Gorgeous Shiraz 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcited by the response we got from our Gorgeous Grenache, we’ve 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNot your average 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for vegetarians and vegans.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNEW - Points for 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e91 points \u0026amp; Special Value\u003c\/strong\u003e - Halliday Wine Companion\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_Gorgeous_Shiraz_2023_product_info_download.pdf?v=1744777677\" 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":44066703704121,"sku":"25THGSH","price":26.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6232\/7353\/files\/thistledown-gorgeous-shiraz-no4-web.png?v=1731992415"},{"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":"our-fathers-just-like-heaven-roussanne-grenache-blanc-2025","title":"Our Fathers 'Just Like Heaven' Roussanne Grenache Blanc 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcLAREN VALE\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. That it's amazing wine also helps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-picked Roussanne and organically farmed Grenache Blanc are wild fermented in barrels and a concrete egg to produce a textural, pithy white wine with lovely honeysuckle laced fruit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Australia, proceeds go to\u003cspan\u003e Breakthrough Mental Health Research \u003c\/span\u003e- \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralia’s first and only foundation focused on raising funds for \u003c\/span\u003emental health research - close to Giles' heart and making a difference to many lives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNEW\u003c\/em\u003e - scores for 2022:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- The Wine Front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e93 points\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e- The Real Review (Huon Hooke)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ourfatherswines.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTrade Resources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thistledown Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44077667483705,"sku":"25OFJLHGBRO","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6232\/7353\/files\/OurFathers_JLH_NV.png?v=1732246245"},{"product_id":"our-fathers-spring-follows-winter-grenache-shiraz-2021","title":"Our Fathers Spring Follows Winter Grenache Shiraz 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOUTH AUSTRALIA\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. That it's amazing wine also helps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-size-20 lh-1\"\u003eWe have a loyal following for our Original Shiraz but many people said that they'd love to be able to support Our Fathers more regularly. And so Spring follows Winter was born.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"font-size-20 lh-1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-size-20 lh-1\"\u003eUsing the same high quality Barossa Shiraz as the base, we blend in some juicy, succulent, old vine Grenache to guarantee that this wine is plush, yet delicious and very drinkable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"font-size-20 lh-1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eContinuing the theme of making a positive out of something challenging, Spring follows Winter is all about the hope that there is always, light - it is indeed darkest before dawn.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Australia, proceeds go to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rosesintheocean.com.au\/\" title=\"Roses in the Ocean\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRoses in the Ocean\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- a leading lived experience of suicide organisation - close to Giles' heart and making a difference to many lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 points – \u003c\/b\u003eThe Wine Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 points \u0026amp; Special Value\u003c\/b\u003e – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e91 points – \u003c\/b\u003eThe Real Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ourfatherswines.co.uk\/\" 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\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thistledown Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44077688913977,"sku":"24OFSFWSHGR","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6232\/7353\/files\/OurFathers_SFW_NV.png?v=1732246551"},{"product_id":"thorny-devil-grenache-2025","title":"Thorny Devil Grenache 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcLaren Vale \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dmNewParagraph\" id=\"1614838258\"\u003eFruit for Thorny Devil comes from a variety of some of the finest vineyards in McLaren Vale. Old bush trained vines and sandy, mineral strewn vineyards ensure that this is amongst our most delicious Grenaches.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dmNewParagraph\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dmNewParagraph\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"it remains one of the country’s best value wines, when you consider provenance, quality and pure joy-giving potential\" \u003c\/em\u003eHalliday Wine Companion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dmNewParagraph\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eCharacteristic McLaren Vale perfume and spice with a beguiling texture and perfume that unfolds, layer by layer.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"u_1611727352 imageWidget align-center\" id=\"1611727352\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dmNewParagraph\" id=\"1101797553\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-align-center\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg height=\"88\" width=\"88\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6232\/7353\/files\/TheRealReview-WineClassification-oneMerit_2x_6081d8b1-46e6-4c16-ad41-3de88955cae7.png?v=1731993763\" alt=\"\"\u003eMerit Wine - The Real Review Wine Classification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComprises the greatest wines of Australia and New Zealand with an outstanding track record of a decade or longer. 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