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THORNY DEVIL GRENACHE

Thorny Devil Grenache

McLaren Vale
Fruit 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.

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Thistledown Thorny Devil Grenache 2021
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Tasting 
Characteristic McLaren Vale perfume and spice with a beguiling texture and perfume that unfolds, layer by layer.

Suitable for vegetarians and vegans. 
Points & Awards

  • 94 points - Halliday Wine Companion
  • 93 points - JamesSuckling.com
  • 93 points - The Wine Front
  • MERIT WINE - 93 points - The Real Review
  • 92 points - Robert Parker Wine Advocate

  • TOP 100 AUSTRALIAN WINES - Matthew Jukes Report
  • SILVER MEDAL - Decanter World Wine Awards
  • SILVER McLaren Vale Wine Show
  • 95 points - The Real Review
  • 94 points - Halliday Wine Companion
  • 93 points - Robert Parker Wine Advocate
  • 92 points - The Wine Front

  • 95 points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
  • 94 points - The Wine Front
  • 94 points (Editor's Choice) - Wine Enthusiast
  • 94 points - Halliday Wine Companion
  • 92 points - The Real Review

  • 93 points - JamesSuckling.com
  • 91 points - The Real Review
  • 91 points - Vinous

  • 95 points - Wine Companion
  • 93 points - JamesSuckling.com
  • 92 points - Gary Walsh, The Wine Front
  • 91 points - Wine Advocate
  • 91 points - Huon Hooke, The Real Review
  • BRONZE McLaren Vale Wine Show 2020
  • 90 points - Wine Spectator

  • 93 points - James Halliday Wine Companion
  • #1 2018 Barossa Valley Grenache, Huon Hooke 
  • 93 points - The Wine Front
  • 90 points - The Wine Advocate

  • 94 points - James Halliday
  • 92 points - Gary Walsh 
  • 92 points - James Suckling

  • 94 points - James Halliday
  • 91 points - Campbell Mattinson 
  • 90 points - Huon Hooke

Viticulture
Thorny Devil comes from a variety of sites, all of which have in common that that they are old, bush trained and dry grown. With Grenache, we are always looking to maximise fruit purity, texture and finesse and do so through earlier picking, selection of blocks within the vineyard and a detailed understanding of each site and how it reacts to the season.
Winemaking
The fruit was hand picked from a variety of sites, all of which were vinified separately with up to 30% whole bunches retained in the ferment. Fermentation began naturally and hand plunging twice a day was carried out through to dryness. Gently pressed off skins before 10 months in old oak hogsheads. 
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