{"product_id":"2023-thistledown-the-cunning-plan-shiraz","title":"2023 Thistledown The Cunning Plan Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Thistledown The Cunning Plan Shiraz is an excellent value McLaren Vale red, from Master of Wine duo Fergal Tynan and Giles Cooke, with local winemaker Peter Leske adding that authentic Aussie touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from the low-yielding vines of Moray Park in McLaren Flat, this Shiraz captures the essence of the region’s intense dark fruit and lively spice. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGentle, minimal-intervention winemaking allows the fruit to shine—whole berries are wild-fermented, and the wine is aged in French oak with just 10% new, preserving its vibrant character and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose opens with ripe plum, blackberry, and a subtle wood-spice, while the palate brings lush fruit intensity, velvety tannins, and a hint of peppery warmth. This is a full-bodied, slurpable Shiraz with loads of charm, perfect for pairing with anything from a rich lamb stew to a night in front of the fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for their Grenache prowess, Thistledown has crafted a Shiraz that’s equally enticing: robust, balanced, and great bang for buck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Tart boysenberry, black cherry, wild raspberry, anise, vanilla bean, pepper, roasted coffee, and violet… Mid-weighted with supple texture, composure and quietly compelling flow. Effortless and refined.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Gee, I like this. It’s stylish and so nicely turned out. Touch and go for 94 points, and the best Cunning Plan to date, I reckon.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Thistledown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56141629587828,"sku":"tft1789955244286","price":13.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/5613\/8100\/files\/2023-thistledown-the-cunning-plan-shiraz_1.png?v=1789955247","url":"https:\/\/petcameramon.shop\/products\/2023-thistledown-the-cunning-plan-shiraz","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}