Thistledown Suilven Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Thistledown
Label Name:
 
Suilven Adelaide Hills Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Adelaide Hills (Piccadilly sub-region), South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Halliday Wine Companion 96 pts & Special Value; Jancis Robinson 17. 5/20; James Suckling 93; Wine Advocate ~92-93; Tim Atkin 93; Huon Hooke 94; Nick Butler/The Real Review 95; multiple additional 90+ scores across major critics

Tasting Note
Refreshing white fruits with peach and stone-fruit core, light spice and gentle oak, bright zippy acidity and a saline/mineral thread that adds texture and lift.

Food Pairing
Western: Moreton Bay bugs, lobster or shellfish with beurre blanc, roast chicken, creamy pasta, steak béarnaise, grilled veal. Asian: miso‑glazed cod, soy‑butter scallops, tempura prawns, chicken katsu, milder Thai coconut curries, richer sushi (eel/salmon).

Production Method
Hand‑picked fruit, pressed direct with slight settling; natural fermentation in French oak hogsheads and concrete eggs; 10 months ageing with regular batonnage; light fining and filtration. Made from organically grown grapes.

Vineyard Info
Thistledown, founded by Giles Cooke MW (2010), focuses on elegant, terroir-driven wines. Suilven is sourced from a certified organic single vineyard in Piccadilly, Adelaide Hills.