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| Lot | Wine | Region | Qty | Estimate | Current Bid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEL 0139 |
THISTLEDOWN Sands of Time Grenache 2022 | Blewitt Springs McLaren Vale | 1 BOTTLE | AU$110-120 | AUD $ 80 | |
| CEL 0140 |
THISTLEDOWN Sands of Time Grenache 2022 | Blewitt Springs McLaren Vale | 1 BOTTLE | AU$110-120 | AUD $ 80 | |
| CEL 0141 |
THISTLEDOWN Sands of Time Grenache 2022 | Blewitt Springs McLaren Vale | 1 BOTTLE | AU$110-120 | AUD $ 80 | |
| CEL 0142 |
THISTLEDOWN Sands of Time Grenache 2022 | Blewitt Springs McLaren Vale | 1 BOTTLE | AU$110-120 | AUD $ 80 | |
| CEL 0143 |
THISTLEDOWN Sands of Time Grenache 2022 | Blewitt Springs McLaren Vale | 1 BOTTLE | AU$110-120 | AUD $ 80 | |
| CEL 0144 |
THISTLEDOWN Sands of Time Grenache 2022 | Blewitt Springs McLaren Vale | 1 BOTTLE | AU$110-120 | AUD $ 80 |
Robert Parker Score: 96+ points
Reviewer: Erin Larkin — September 2023 Week 214 Sep 2023
Drink 2023–2037
The 2022 Sands of Time Old Vine Single Vineyard Grenache was one of the loveliest Grenaches that I tasted from McLaren Vale last year, and it again presents with a hedonistic display of sweet ripe fruit, supple blood orange inflections on the tannic structure and layer upon layer of flavor and texture. All of the components are enmeshed and present as one. The tannins are again my favorite part of this picture: sandy (Blewitt Springs), pluming, uber-fine and absolutely ever present. This is a big wine but so detailed. 14.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.
James Halliday Score: 96 points
Reviewer: James Halliday
Read the full tasting note on Halliday Wine Companion (subscription).
Wine-Searcher Aggregated Score: 94 points
2022 Thistledown 'Sands of Time' Grenache
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Delivery: $16.50 per dozen, Australia-wide via Australia Post. Estimated delivery 3–14 business days from dispatch.