100% McLaren Vale Grenache
The Story Behind The Name
During the vine pull scheme of the early 1980’s d’Arry Osborn refused to touch his old Grenache vineyards. When his son Chester started in the business as Chief Winemaker in 1984 he set about acquiring more old vine Grenache grapes and vineyards at a time when it was considered un-fashionable. Today d’Arenberg is the keeper of nearly one third of McLaren Vale’s old bush vine Grenache and has earned the title of ‘Custodian’ of the variety.
Produced from old low yielding vines it is a wine of great character and intensity.
Nicely balanced GSM with loads of dark fruit, spice, tar and a nice long finish. The shiraz is nicely held in check by the grenache and mourvedre.
Strong aroma of berries; initial taste was lovely plum, berries with white pepper and cinnamon spices emerging on the back palate.
It’s a great food wine which will pair beautifully with spicy barbecued sausages.
The wine has the poise and structure to cellar well over the next decade.
Varietal: Grenache
Style: Dry Red
Vintage: 2010** Vintages may vary from store to store and when delivered. Every effort is made to ensure the current vintage is displayed, however variations can occur.
Region: McLaren Vale, South Australia
Closure: Screw Cap
Alcohol: 14.0% (2010)
Price:
1 bottle AUD32
2 bottle AUD29 each (9%disc)
3 bottke AUD27 each (15.5% disc)
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