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The Vagabond Old Vine Grenache

Thistledown

McLaren Vale · Australia

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Grenache
Country
Australia
Region
McLaren Vale
Appellation
McLaren Vale / South Australia
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

grilled lamb · roast meats · beef stews · ratatouille

Rated vintages

  • 201588 pts

    Ripe strawberry and vanilla lead on the nose followed by a light-weight, juicy and easy-going palate. A sandy texture and slightly savory finish make this a crowd-pleasing wine.

  • 201390 pts

    Just tiny amounts of this wine (25 cases) are available in the U.S. market, but it represents a trend in Australia of celebrating old-vine Grenache. A blend of two parcels from the Blewitt Springs and Seaview subregions, this is silky in texture, with crisp red cherries shot thr…