Thistledown is all about fun, quality, and approachable wines. Founded by Giles Cooke MW and Fergal Tynan MW, the team works closely with their growers to craft wines that celebrate great fruit, made with love and care. Every bottle is a reflection of their hands-on approach—from bud burst to bottling—and embodies the joy of sharing wine with friends, food, and memorable moments.

Viticulture

Vines are trellised and spur-pruned, with minimal irrigation to control vigour and occasional shoot thinning to manage yield.

Winemaking

Grapes are hand-picked, gently de-stemmed and crushed. Greco and Zibibbo varieties are left on skins for 24 hours before separate cool fermentation, followed by maturation on lees to enhance texture and complexity.

Tasting Note

Cloud Cuckoo Land is a vibrant, textural white wine with expressive aromas of almond blossom, quince, and ripe pear. The palate is tangy, pithy, and almost exotic, delivering a lively and approachable style that embodies Thistledown’s playful spirit and low-intervention ethos.

Technical Details

Varieties: Greco 46%, Fiano 32%, Zibibbo 22%
Oak Ageing: None

We strive to provide fast and reliable delivery, with Free Express Delivery on orders over £150 (UK Mainland only).

Express Delivery

Orders placed by 2pm (Monday to Friday) are dispatched the same day.
Orders placed after 2pm Thursday arrive on Monday.
Orders placed after 2pm Friday arrive on Tuesday.
A signature is required, with GPS-confirmed tracking.
Bank Holidays and seasonal holidays are not considered working days by couriers.

Standard Delivery

Economy (2-3 working days) – Orders placed before 2pm (Monday to Friday) are dispatched the same day.

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