Thistledown The Quickening Shiraz “Eden & Ebenezer” 2018

93 points Robert Parker
Thistledown's 2018 The Quickening Shiraz comes from Eden Valley (75%) and Ebenezer (25%). The blueberries and spice of Eden Valley dominate, but the edges are rounded out by the plushness of the Ebenezer fruit. It's medium to full-bodied, silky and rich, with hints of caramel and cedar on the long, mouthwatering finish.

93 points James Halliday
86% Barossa Valley shiraz, 14% Blewitt Springs grenache, not a s, the grenache acting to soften the somewhat rugged shiraz. The end result is a medium to full-bodied red, which will undoubtedly repay cellaring.

93 points The Wine Front
Blackberry, raspberry, brown sauce and spices, a little mint, almost rosy perfume. A mediumbodied affair showing a light touch in the winery, a certain succulence with a savoury dried herb edge, plush fat tannin, sage and perfume on a good long finish. Very nicely done.

92 points James Suckling
Intense, rich red-plum and raspberry aromas with gently flinty, stony notes. The palate has a smooth array of fine, fresh and vibrant tannins that carry plenty of red-plum and raspberry flavor. Drink or hold. Screw cap.