Thistledown Gorgeous Shiraz 2023 vs Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £15.99 | £15.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Thistledown | Vasse Felix |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Shiraz | Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot |
| Region | — | Margaret River |
| Country | Australia | — |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
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
Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Sauvignon is a vibrant, fruit-forward red wine from Margaret River, Australia , crafted in a fresh and approachable style while showcasing the elegance and structure of the region. Blended with a touch of Malbec and Petit Verdot, it expresses bright red and dark fruit aromas, subtle earthy nuances and refined tannins. From one of Margaret River's founding wineries, this wine offers exceptional quality and drinkability. Why You'll Love It This is premium Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon from Vasse Felix, one of the region's pioneering estates founded in 1967. Sourced from organically managed vineyards with wild yeast fermentation and 11 months in French oak, this wine showcases the elegance and finesse that makes Margaret River Cabernet world-renowned. The low-intervention approach and careful winemaking create a wine of remarkable purity and balance at an outstanding price. Meet the Producer Vasse Felix, established in 1967, is one of Margaret River's founding wineries and a benchmark producer in the region. The estate is committed to organic viticulture and minimal intervention winemaking, producing wines that authentically express Margaret River's unique terroir. Vineyard and Terroir Sourced from organically managed vineyards in Margaret River, the grapes benefit from warm, dry summers, cool coastal breezes and careful canopy management. Low-intervention viticulture ensures healthy, resilient fruit with concentrated flavour and balanced acidity. Winemaking and Ageing Grapes are destemmed and sent as whole berries to stainless steel rotating fermenters, with 100% wild yeast fermentation. Gentle maceration and careful aeration promote a clean fruit profile while softening tannins. The wine is aged for 11 months in French oak barriques (one to five years old), with minimal racking to preserve aromatic complexity and freshness. Tasting Notes Bright ruby with purple hints, offering aromas of blood plum, mulberry, graphite and subtle notes o
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