Thistledown Vagabond Old Vine Grenache

Thistledown “Vagabond” Old Vine Grenache – McLaren Vale, Australia

Elegant, expressive and beautifully layered.

Vagabond is Thistledown’s flagship old-vine Grenache – a wine that shows just how refined and complex this variety can be. Sourced from carefully selected vineyards in McLaren Vale and crafted with minimal intervention, it delivers vibrant fruit with remarkable depth and finesse.

The nose is wonderfully aromatic, offering violets, wild cherry, rosemary and warming spice. On the palate it is energetic yet polished, with flavours of vibrant cherry, wild strawberry, liquorice and gentle spice. Medium-bodied but multi-layered and textural, it finishes long, fresh and beautifully balanced.

In the glass:
Bright and elegant with silky texture, pure red fruit and an aromatic, persistent finish.

Perfect with:
North African–influenced dishes, jamón, game or richly spiced Mediterranean cuisine.

Grape variety: Grenache (old vines)
Region: McLaren Vale, Australia
Style: Dry red
ABV: 14.5%
Closure: Screw cap
Winemaking: Hand-picked fruit; wild fermentation; partial whole-bunch; maturation in concrete egg and oak puncheons

A sophisticated, modern Grenache – refined, fragrant and full of character.