PLEIADES XXVIII
Sean Thackrey
| Grapes | Syrah, Sangiovese, Mourvèdre, Pinot Noir, Viognier, Petite Sirah |
| Colour | Red |
| Origin | USA, California |
The object of Pleiades Old Vines is to be delicious, delight the jaded, irritate the Wine Police, and go well with anything red wine goes well with. This edition is dominated by Pinot Noir along with Sangiovese, Viognier, Mourvèdre, Syrah and Petite Sirah to name but a few. Fragrant and voluptuous when first released, it will become far more subtle and complex with a year or two of bottle age, although such restraint might be too much to ask of most of us. Winemaker's notes (Dec 2021)
| 12 | ||
*Case price discount: Mix any 12 bottles (or 9l equivalent) of wine or 6 bottles of Champagne, Spirits, Sweet Wine or Fortified to get the 'case price' for each bottle.
Sean Thackrey
Since 1980, Sean Thackrey has been producing wines that are quite simply extraordinary wines that have developed a loyal, die-hard following - and rightfully so. not only for the incredible quality and complexity, but also for the relative value they present. Sean uses some unique winemaking techniques, often drawing from historic, sometimes ancient, winemaking practices from all over the world. Famously leaving the freshly picked bunches out, in open-topped bins, for a day and a night under the stars. He sources grapes from many locations throughout California, and makes all his wines in a very artisanal way at his small Bolinas winery. Self-taught, and with clear natural talent and flair, Sean is the antithesis of corporate wine-making so rife in this part of the wine world.
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