Thistledown She’s Electric Grenache 2023

Some vineyards have a remarkable story to tell and we came upon such a vineyard in late 2016. At the Seaview end of Chapel Hill Rd, its old bush vines contrasted by a planting of much younger Grenache. Apparently, half of the vineyard was burned when a bird caught light on a power line, fell to the ground and set light to the vineyard! We were so glad that some of the amazing old vines are still there for us to use.
Aromatic and lifted on the nose with a beautifully layered, textural palate with wild strawberry and spice.
Only 2774 Bottles Produced
96 points & Special Value – Halliday Wine Companion
95 points – Robert Parker Wine Advocate
95 points – JamesSuckling.com
95 points – The Real Review
94 points – The Wine Front
93 points – Wine Enthusiast