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Thistledown Gorgeous Shiraz 2023 Wine (75cl)
Thistledown Gorgeous Shiraz 2023 Wine (75cl) is recorded as 2023 red wine made from Shiraz from Australia. BottlePicker combines the recorded bottle identity with structured wine evidence; retailer prices remain separated by country and currency.
| Producer | Thistledown |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Wine style | red |
| Grape | Shiraz |
| Country | Australia |
| Bottle size | 750ml |
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What is in this wine, and where it grows
The wine
Thistledown Gorgeous Shiraz 2023 Wine (75cl) is recorded as a 2023 red wine made from Shiraz in Australia.
Typical grape profile: Shiraz — Ripe dark fruit, chocolate, spice — the same grape as Syrah, in a riper New World style. The finished bottle can differ with vintage and winemaking.
The vineyard evidence
No verified vineyard or named parcel is linked yet. BottlePicker therefore does not assign a soil, elevation or site temperature to this bottle from its regional name alone.
Soil structure and vine density
No site-specific soil or planting-density record is available for this bottle.
Growing-temperature context
For general cultivar-level heat guidance, see the Shiraz growing profile. BottlePicker does not apply a generic range to this bottle without a verified vineyard link.
Source-supplied bottle description
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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
Evidence boundary
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