2025 Thistledown Thorny Devil Old Vine Grenache | McLaren Vale Premium Grenache

🔥 95 Point Old Vine Grenache | Outstanding Value

A vibrant and silky old vine South Australian Grenache

Fragrant and expressive, with red cherry purity, violet florals and the earthy, spiced complexity that comes from ancient vines.

95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion

South Australia

$35 a bottle
Old Vine • Thorny Devil • Grenache • Thistledown • South Australia

"A vibrant and silky old vine South Australian Grenache — fragrant and expressive, with red cherry purity, violet florals and the earthy, spiced complexity that defines Thistledown's Thorny Devil as one of Australia's most celebrated Grenache expressions."

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep ruby with a luminous, translucent core — vivid, vibrant and inviting.

Aroma:
Fragrant and expressive with:

• red cherry and dark plum
• wild strawberry and pomegranate
• violet florals and rose petal
• earthy spice, dried herbs and the savoury complexity of old vine fruit

Old vine Grenache purity with Thistledown's signature minimal-intervention character — fragrant, precise and deeply compelling.

Palate:
Medium-bodied with silky, fine tannins and fresh, vibrant acidity.
Expect layers of:

• red cherry, dark plum and wild strawberry
• pomegranate and vibrant red fruit
• earthy spice, dried herbs and savoury complexity
• silky, fine tannins from old vine concentration
• fresh acidity delivering precision, energy and length

The wine delivers red fruit purity with silky elegance, combining old vine concentration, Grenache's signature cherry and floral character and Thistledown's celebrated minimal-intervention winemaking philosophy.

Finish:
Long and poised with lingering red cherry, violet florals, earthy spice and fine, silky tannins.

Critical Acclaim

95pts – Halliday Wine Companion

About Thorny Devil Old Vine Grenache

The Thorny Devil is named after the iconic Australian lizard — resilient, characterful and uniquely Australian, just like the old vines that produce this wine. Thistledown is one of South Australia's most celebrated Grenache specialists, founded by Giles Cooke MW and Fergal Tynan MW with a singular focus on sourcing old vine Grenache from South Australia's most celebrated and historic vineyards. Their minimal-intervention approach celebrates the purity and complexity of old vine fruit, producing Grenache of extraordinary character and regional expression.

It represents:

• old vine South Australian Grenache from one of the country's most celebrated Grenache specialists
• Thistledown's minimal-intervention approach to showcasing the purity and complexity of old vine fruit
• outstanding value for a 95-point, food-friendly South Australian old vine Grenache

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2025
• Variety: Grenache
• Region: South Australia
• Producer: Thistledown
• Serving Temperature: 14–16°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2032

Food Pairings

• Char siu pork
• BBQ chicken
• Paella
• Charred capsicum dishes
• Young Manchego
• Pizza Margherita

Why We Love It

This is vibrant, silky old vine South Australian Grenache from one of Australia's most celebrated Grenache specialists.
At $35, it delivers 95-point Halliday quality and outstanding old vine Grenache character at an exceptional price.

A must-have for lovers of elegant, food-friendly Grenache and great-value South Australian old vine reds.

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