D'Arenberg - McLaren Vale.
Tasted Wednesday, October 9, 2013 by nzinkgraf with 458 views
Introduction
McLaren Vale, between the sea and the Mount Lofty range. Mediterranean climate. Cooler than Barossa, warmer than Coonawarra. Formed by glacial deposits.
Many different top soils. With limestone subsoils.
Subregions include, Beautiful View, McLaren Flat, Blewitt Springs (higher elevation), and McLaren Sandhills.
2011 d'Arenberg The Hermit Crab
Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale
2011 was a cool vintage for this wine. 74 Viognier, 26 Marsanne. pear fruit and some chalky zest to the nose. orange rind aromas. peachy.
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2009 d'Arenberg Grenache The Custodian
Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale
concentrated red berry fruit and eucalyptus. med/+ body. red berry with a peach juice freshness. some tannin for being Grenache. Med/- tannin. clay-y tannin. no new oak.
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2009 d'Arenberg d'Arry's Original Shiraz/Grenache
Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale
chester's dad was d'Arry. this wine used to be called 'Burgundy,' when you could do such a thing. meatier aromas relative to the 2009 Custodian Grenache. again, eucalyptus aromas. full and fresh palate. red and darker fruit profile. more structured than blowsy.
Red Stripe wines, long narrow label is barrique aged. short square labels are no new oak.
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2010 d'Arenberg Shiraz The Footbolt
Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale
Originally called 'old vine.' A tribute to the racehorse that bought the original farm.
More fruit and less eucalyptus than the Custodian or d'Arrys. Med/- or med tannin. Again, clay-y tannin. Done in wax lined concrete tank. 25 basket presses for everything. Including stump jump.
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