Juicy fruit bursts from the glass of this crowd-pleaser. Floral and spice notes follow through to the satiny, light to medium weight palate. There's a touch of alcohol heat, but the succulent fruit and sandy tannins are stars of the show. An excellent intro to modern South Aussie Grenache.

Having spent some time with Giles this past week tasting component parcels of each of the Grenache cuvées that he makes for the Thistledown range, I look at this 2021 Gorgeous Grenache in a whole new light. Yes, it is made in a juicy, easy-drinking fashion. However, the fruit quality that goes into this wine (from both Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale) builds a wine of eminent balance in the mouth. This is lighter-framed and shaped by fine powdery tannins, yet laden with juicy fruit. Plenty to love-drink it early.

Smooth and juicy, with fresh red fruit flavors, licorice, dried herb and cedar notes on a fresh, easy-drinking frame. Drink now. 4,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported.