Thistledown - Gorgeous Grenache Blanc

               


Name: Thistledown Gorgeous Grenache Blanc
Varietal: 94% Grenache Blanc, 6% Chardonnay
Region: Riverland & Eden Valley
Country: Australia
Year: 2023
Price: $17.95

Vintage Cellar Review: An explosion of flavour meets suave, seductive personality! Bright, tangy citrus laced fruit with hints of honeysuckle and lemon balm. Taut, yet textured and complex, this is a beautifully crafted white that breaks the mold. - 93

Flavors/Aromas: (Pg. 119) This full-bodied color mutation of Grenache is much less common than its red counterpart, delivering hints of yellow plum, pear, lemon zest, honeysuckle, and toast.

My Review: Fun fact: this is the only white wine produced by this company, but they certainly made sure that it left an impression! Like many whites, the first sniff was a bit understated with a possible hint of pear; however, the first taste revealed a lower than expected acidity with a noticeable honeysuckle flavor. This was later compounded with a lemony citrus appearing on the sides of the tongue. To be quite honest, I really don't have much else to say about this wine. The slightness of various factors makes this wine go down very easy, to the point where it is hard to get an impression. At the same time, just because it is not complex doesn't mean it's bad!

Food Pairing: N/A

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