Ad Hoc Cruel Mistress Pinot Noir 2024 vs Thistledown Gorgeous Shiraz 2023
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £15.99 | £15.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Larry Cherubino | Thistledown |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Pinot Noir | Shiraz |
| Country | — | Australia |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Ad Hoc Cruel Mistress Pinot Noir 2024
Ad Hoc Cruel Mistress Pinot Noir is another wonderful wine from acclaimed winemaker Larry Cherubino. Sourced from various locations in the Great Southern region, the fruit underwent fermentation using a blend of wild fermentation and selected yeasts, alongside 1-3 year old French oak, for a duration of 6 months before being bottled. This wine showcases the elegance and complexity that makes Great Southern Pinot Noir so distinctive. Why You'll Love It This is quality Great Southern Pinot Noir from Larry Cherubino, one of Western Australia's most respected winemakers. The Great Southern region is renowned for producing some of Australia's finest cool-climate Pinot Noir, with the diversity of vineyard sites creating exceptional complexity. The combination of wild fermentation and selected yeasts, along with 6 months in French oak, creates a wine with remarkable depth and silky texture at an outstanding price. Meet the Producer Larry Cherubino is one of Western Australia's most acclaimed winemakers, known for crafting wines of exceptional quality and character. His Ad Hoc range showcases the diversity and quality of Western Australian wine regions, with a focus on cool-climate varieties and meticulous winemaking. Production Sourced from various locations in the Great Southern region, benefiting from the diversity of this cool-climate area. The fruit underwent fermentation using a blend of wild fermentation and selected yeasts to enhance complexity. The wine was aged for 6 months in 1-3 year old French oak barrels, adding subtle structure while preserving the delicate fruit character. Tasting Notes Aromas of graphite, minerals, and luscious black cherries are evident on the nose, complemented by a subtle hint of spicy oak lending a supportive element. The palate is softly textured and lively, revealing fresh flavours of black cherry alongside earthy undertones of beetroot. The wine culminates with a gentle, silky finish. Perfect Pairings Enjoy with duck, roasted chicken,
Thistledown Gorgeous Shiraz 2023
Thistledown Gorgeous Shiraz is a distinctive, aromatic Australian Shiraz from a historic old vineyard in the Riverland, with vines dating back to the early soldier settlements. Created by Master of Wine Giles Cooke, who founded Thistledown with a vision to craft elegant, textural interpretations of Australian wine, this is a wine that transforms a previously undervalued resource into something thoroughly enjoyable and compelling. A small proportion of Zibibbo (Muscat) and Fiano were co-fermented with the Shiraz using wild yeasts, adding aromatic lift and complexity. Peaches, ripe nectarine, wild raspberry, and spice on the nose, with a soft, silky palate and subtle tannins reminiscent of macerated strawberries and black pepper. Why You'll Love It This is Thistledown Gorgeous Shiraz, produced by Master of Wine Giles Cooke from a single historic old vineyard in the Riverland — a property with vines dating back to the early soldier settlements, offering exceptional depth and character. Giles Cooke has quickly established a reputation for producing some of Australia's most compelling and nuanced wines, with access to some of the country's best vineyards including historic old-vine Grenache. The co-fermentation of Zibibbo (Muscat) and Fiano with the Shiraz using wild yeasts is a distinctive winemaking choice that enhances aroma and complexity, while short ageing in old French oak preserves the aromatic intensity and silky texture. The result is a wine that James Halliday described as “Mindless, in the very best way” — awarding it 90 Points. This is Australian Shiraz with personality, heritage, and effortless drinkability. Vineyard & Winemaking Produced by Thistledown from a single historic old vineyard in the Riverland, South Australia, with vines dating back to the early soldier settlements. Co-fermented with Zibibbo (Muscat) and Fiano using wild yeasts. Short ageing in old French oak (1 month, 100% of the wine, no new oak). Bottled young to preserve aromatic intensity
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