{"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","url":"https:\/\/thistledownwines.com\/products\/distant-light-grenache-shiraz-2020","provider":"Thistledown Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}