Thistledown She's Electric Grenache Seaview District 2023 (750ml) Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria)

Thistledown She's Electric Grenache Seaview District 2023 (750ml) Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria)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. Tasting Aromatic and lifted on the

proportions of which change depending on the vintage

mint and spices

bright aromas of pineapple

The vines are planted in granitic soil on the south-facing slopes around the chateau

ample and wonderfully seductive

After the wine underwent malolactic fermentation

giving pride of place to Merlot

it needs a solid 4-5 years of bottle age and will drink brilliantly for two decades or more

blocks have been planted at the Florita vineyard in Watervale in the western ranges of the Clare Valley on terra rossa soils

This exceptional site became the foundation for Mer Soleil

Besserat de Bellefon Champagne Extra Brut Cuvée des Moines is a Sparkling White from Champagne

Try this with smoked baby back ribs