Winery ThistledownBachelor's Block Shiraz
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Bachelor's Block Shiraz from the Winery Thistledown
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Bachelor's Block Shiraz of Winery Thistledown in the region of Australie du Sud is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Bachelor's Block Shiraz of Winery Thistledown in the region of Australie du Sud often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Bachelor's Block Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with Bachelor's Block Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with Bachelor's Block Shiraz
The Bachelor's Block Shiraz of Winery Thistledown matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of daube niçoise, lamb parmentine with eggplant and spices or roast deer my grandmother's way.
Details and technical informations about Winery Thistledown's Bachelor's Block Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Delrho
Simple colourful and fruity reds with a light purple colour, smooth tannins, an airy palate with preserved acidity, and understated aromas of red and black fruits. Productive. Now marginal, surviving in a few heritage plots in France and preserved in varietal collections for its genetic interest. French black hybrid variety developed in the 20th century as a disease-resistant cross.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Bachelor's Block Shiraz from Winery Thistledown are 2018, 2017, 2016, 0
Informations about the Winery Thistledown
The Winery Thistledown is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 33 wines for sale in the of Barossa to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Barossa
World icon of Australian Shiraz (~50% of plantings). Powerful, sun-filled reds with signature notes of candied blackberry, black plum, dark chocolate, liquorice, leather and sweet spices (pepper, clove), round tannins and generous opulence. Old vines among the world's oldest (Shiraz from 1843, Turkey Flat). Also fruity, sun-filled Grenache, firm Mataro (Mourvèdre), dense Cabernet Sauvignon and ample Sémillon.
The wine region of Australie du Sud
Cradle of the great Australian Shiraz: powerful, sun-drenched reds with notes of blackberry, candied plum, pepper, chocolate and eucalyptus, ample tannins and vibrant fruit (Barossa, McLaren Vale). Firm, minty Cabernet Sauvignon on Coonawarra (terra rossa). Dry, lemony Riesling from Clare and Eden Valley, straight and taut. Fresh Sauvignon and Chardonnay from Adelaide Hills.
The word of the wine: Aggressive
Said of a wine with excessive, biting and unpleasant acidity.
