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Thorny Devils Old Vine Grenache Single Vineyard 2022 Wine (75cl)
Thorny Devils Old Vine Grenache Single Vineyard 2022 Wine (75cl) is recorded as 2022 red wine made from Grenache from McLaren Vale. BottlePicker combines the recorded bottle identity with structured wine evidence; retailer prices remain separated by country and currency.
| Producer | Thorny Devil |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Wine style | red |
| Grape | Grenache |
| Region | McLaren Vale |
| ABV | 10% |
| Bottle size | 750ml |
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What is in this wine, and where it grows
The wine
Thorny Devils Old Vine Grenache Single Vineyard 2022 Wine (75cl) is recorded as a 2022 red wine made from Grenache in McLaren Vale.
Typical grape profile: Grenache — Ripe red berry fruit and warm spice; often blended in Rhône and Spanish reds. 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 Grenache 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 was established by Master of Wine Giles Cooke with the goal of producing refined, textural Australian wines. By gaining access to long-forgotten Old Vine Grenache vineyards in McLaren Vale, Giles has been able to craft wines that showcase subtle perfume, elegance, and a true reflection of their origin. His aim is to celebrate the stories of these remarkable vineyards through wines of sophistication and personality. Viticulture Thorny Devil draws on fruit from multiple sub-regions of McLaren Vale, all old, dry-grown, and bush-trained. Picking times vary by site, but the common approach is “picking on the way up” to preserve vibrancy and freshness. The wine’s name was inspired by a small local lizard discovered in the vineyard during the 2014 vintage, a nod to the natural environment that shapes the vineyards.
Winemaking
All ferments are wild, with varying percentages of whole bunches. Extraction is light, focusing on infusion rather than heavy tannin. After pressing, the wine is aged for approximately 8 months in seasoned French oak hogsheads of 300 and 500 litres before bottling. Tasting Note Pale in hue yet expressive, Thorny Devil exhibits the classic McLaren Vale perfume and spice. The palate is elegant and layered, revealing wild strawberry, subtle spice, and silky texture. A delicate, refined red with a captivating textural complexity. Food Matching Pairs beautifully with game meats, North African-style lamb, and charcuterie.
Awards
James Suckling 93 Points – “Entry point to the glories of McLaren Vale Grenache…tamarind, red cherries, mint, rhubarb, cranberry, white pepper, clove and dried thyme notes on a long, gentle finish.” NG(MW), 2024 The Wine Front 93 Points – “Medium-bodied, sappy cherry with fine-grained tannins, juicy finish, lively and fresh. Very nice.” GW, 2024 Robert Parker Wine Advocate 92 Points – “Raspberry compote, orange peel, black tea, humbug candies and red licorice on the nose; plush, luxurious and velvety palate.” EL, 2024 Ha
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