{"product_id":"thistledown-the-vagabond-grenache-2023","title":"2023 Thistledown The Vagabond Grenache | McLaren Vale Premium Grenache","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 95 Point McLaren Vale Grenache | Outstanding Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA beautifully perfumed, modern Australian Grenache\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points Halliday Wine Companion | 95 points The Wine Front | 95 points JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"435\" data-start=\"265\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"369\" data-start=\"336\"\u003eMcLaren Vale, South Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"372\" data-start=\"369\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"435\" data-start=\"372\"\u003eRRP $55 | Old-Vine Grenache | Fragrant • Textural • Vibrant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-end=\"558\" data-start=\"437\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"558\" data-start=\"439\"\u003e“A beautifully perfumed, modern Australian Grenache — radiant with red fruit, silky texture, and effortless finesse.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"590\" data-start=\"565\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"590\" data-start=\"573\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1091\" data-start=\"592\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"607\" data-start=\"592\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright ruby with luminous clarity — elegant and inviting.\u003cbr data-end=\"668\" data-start=\"665\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"678\" data-start=\"668\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seductive notes of wild strawberry, raspberry, and cherry lifted by rose petal, blood orange, and fine spice.\u003cbr data-end=\"791\" data-start=\"788\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"802\" data-start=\"791\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied and graceful. 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