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THISTLEDOWN Sands of Time Grenache 2022

LotWineRegionQtyEstimateCurrent 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
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0141
THISTLEDOWN Sands of Time Grenache 2022 Blewitt Springs McLaren Vale 1 BOTTLE AU$110-120 AUD $ 80
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0142
THISTLEDOWN Sands of Time Grenache 2022 Blewitt Springs McLaren Vale 1 BOTTLE AU$110-120 AUD $ 80
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THISTLEDOWN Sands of Time Grenache 2022 Blewitt Springs McLaren Vale 1 BOTTLE AU$110-120 AUD $ 80
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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

Source: Wine-Searcher.com

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Delivery: $16.50 per dozen, Australia-wide via Australia Post. Estimated delivery 3–14 business days from dispatch.