2022 Thistledown Gorgeous Grenache, South Australia

Sourced from a patchwork of older sites in Riverland, with back-burners of shiraz (4%) and mataro (1%) in the mix. Wild fermented in large neutral oak with a good seasoning of whole bunches. No fining or filtering, serving to retain the integrity of fruit while promoting its natural energy. Sappy, fruity and punchy. Full-bodied, yet you'd hardly know it. Nothing at all heavy here. Drinks like a candied pinot, reeling off notes of rosehip, maraschino cherry and Seville orange before a bristle of bunchy tannins concludes. A little torrefacted, needing a chill for savouriness.

90 points NG winecompanion.com.au

Aromatic and lifted on the nose with a beautifully layered, textural palate with wild strawberry and spice. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.