The Advance Release wines are a portal into what the future holds for Thistledown. Joel Mattschoss' Menglers Hill site is an outstanding, forward thinking vineyard and we've been more than impressed by the results so far. This unique release offers a hint of the cooler side of Thistledown's Barossa Shiraz. A near perfect growing season resulted in beautifully balanced, intense yet aromatic and elegant wine. Smoky cassis, plum, olive and mocha lead through to a dense, refined palate with creamy, vibrant black fruits with hints of balsam.