Thistledown, Sands of Time Single Vineyard Old Vine Grenache, 2024 Alentejano The classic "vino da meditazione"

The classic "vino da meditazione"

Tannins are supple but evident and the finish is big

with terroir-driven hints of saddle leather

while the slate soils hold and reflect warmth

with dark cherry

Thistledown, Sands of Time Single Vineyard Old Vine Grenache, 2024 Alentejano The classic "vino da meditazione"Rare is the vintage that combines good yields and high quality but 2021 was just that. A remarkable vintage in that it was once again pandemic affected but that it was measured and mild with none of the heat spikes or drought conditions of recent years. A faithful expression of the site beautiful, haunting aromatics, fine sandy tannins and wonderful, memorable length on the palate. Robert Parker 97+pts"Hooley dooley. Good. This 2021 Sands of Time Old