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| Drinking Windows and Values |
| Drinking window: Drink between 2003 and 2004 (based on 120 user opinions) |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.7 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 3 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by rmarkey on 4/18/2015 & rated 89 points: Excellent. 14% alc.
Colour: dark yellow
Bouquet: rich, honeyed, tropical fruit and herbs
Palate: as bouquet, straw, creamy lime, full bodied, dry long finish, very developed character. Interesting stage.
April 2015 (1373 views) | | | Tasted by rmarkey on 1/6/2015 & rated 89 points: Very good - not supposed to be aged for this long but has carried week and become a wine of character and substance. 14% alc.
Colour: dark golden
Bouquet: tropical fruit, slightly creamy, almonds, slightly bitter edge
Palate: as bouquet, perfumed, full bodied, very dry after sweet honeyed fruit on initial palate, red wine drinkers white, long clean acid finish
January 2015 (1422 views) | | | Tasted by Eric on 2/9/2003 & rated 88 points: Seattle Tasting Group does Syrah & Shiraz (Seattle, WA, USA): Nose of honey showing plenty of oak. Silky palate with citrus elements. Nice, crisp acidity on the finish. (5715 views) |
| d'Arenberg Producer website | Wine Doctor.com profile
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One of the most significant wineries in McLaren Vale founded in 1912. The winemaking processes of the past have been maintained, capturing the unique small-batch character of the wines and the true flavour of the McLaren Vale region. All grapes, red and white, are basket-pressed. The reds are still traditionally fermented with the grape skins (caps) submerged in open wax-lined concrete fermenters utilising the age-old technique of foot-treading.
Winemaking duties are carried out by fourth-generation Chester d’Arenberg Osborn. In June 2004 Chester’s father, d’Arry was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for his contributions to the wine industry and to the McLaren Vale region. After more than 65 consecutive vintages d’Arry is very proud of his achievements in creating an internationally recognised wine brand commonly known as the ‘Red Stripe’ due to the distinctive diagonal red stripe that adorns the label. d’Arenberg’s art of being different extends to a range of fortified and dessert wines, which have legendary status worldwide.d'Arenberg The Hermit CrabAn incredibly fragrant nose full of sweet apricot and gingery spice. The palate is luscious and generous, but has great acid which tightens the wine, adding freshness and a clean crisp finish. Slight pithy feel which builds on the spice notes. Lovely as a fresh stand alone drink that still exhibits some mouthfeel, or equally well adapted to enjoying with a range of foods from freshly shucked oysters through to spicy Thai style dishes.White Rhone BlendA white wine containing two or more Rhône varieties, including: Viognier, Marsanne, Roussanne, Clairette, Grenache Blanc and Bourboulenc. Australia Wine Australia (Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation) | Australian Wines (Wikipedia)South Australia South Australian Wine Industry Association | South Australian Wines (Wikipedia)Fleurieu Fleurieu Wineries & Cellar Doors (southaustralia.com)McLaren Vale McLaren Vale (McLaren Vale Grape, Wine and Tourism)
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