Santa Julia Vinos Naturales Malbec Organic 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 | Santa Julia | Thistledown |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Malbec | Shiraz |
| Region | Mendoza | — |
| Country | — | Australia |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
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Santa Julia Vinos Naturales Malbec Organic 2024
Santa Julia Vinos Naturales Malbec is a deep red organic wine from Mendoza, Argentina, with violet hues and bursting with fresh fruit aromas of plums and cherries. Full-bodied and structured, the palate is rich and expressive, leading to a pleasant, lingering finish reminiscent of plum jam. Crafted with minimal intervention and no added sulfites, this wine showcases the pure essence of Mendoza Malbec. Why You'll Love It This is organic Malbec at its purest—natural, expressive, and beautifully authentic. Vinos Naturales specialises in organic, minimal-intervention winemaking, producing wines that highlight the purity of the fruit and the Mendoza terroir. Grapes are hand-harvested and cultivated without chemical inputs, fermented with natural yeasts and bottled unfiltered with no added sulfites. The result is a wine that reflects the winery's commitment to sustainability and authenticity, offering exceptional character and drinkability. Vineyard & Production Sourced from organically grown, hand-picked grapes in Mendoza, ensuring only the healthiest fruit contributes to the wine's depth and freshness. Fermented with natural yeasts and bottled unfiltered, with no added sulfites. Minimal human intervention allows the true character of the Malbec grape to shine, creating a pure and authentic expression of the variety and terroir. Tasting Notes This full-bodied Malbec opens with aromas of fresh plums and cherries, layered with violet notes. The palate is rich and structured, showing concentrated fruit character with excellent natural acidity. The finish is smooth and slightly jammy, with a pleasant lingering quality that showcases the essence of Mendoza Malbec. Perfect Pairings A versatile food wine, perfect with empanadas, grilled vegetables, tapas-style dishes, grilled meats, or Argentine cuisine. Serve slightly chilled. Also excellent with barbecued meats and hearty stews. The Blend 100% Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina
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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