Valérie Henbest is joined by Paddy Gilhooly, co-owner of Thistledown Wines, to explore the remarkable rise of old vine Grenache in McLaren Vale. Together, they discuss the history of this once-overlooked variety, the importance of vineyard provenance, and why some of Australia's oldest vines are now among its most treasured.

The episode concludes with a tasting of Thistledown wines paired with a beautifully mature cloth-bound cheddar, highlighting the magic that happens when great wine and cheese meet.