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 Vintage2012 Label 1 of 2 
TypeRed
Producerd'Arenberg (web)
VarietyShiraz
DesignationJRO Afflatus Single Site
Vineyardn/a
CountryAustralia
RegionSouth Australia
SubRegionFleurieu
AppellationMcLaren Vale
UPC Code(s)9311832807004

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2021 and 2029 (based on 4 user opinions)

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 89.7 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 3 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by CamWheeler on 8/7/2019 & rated 87 points: SLDS August 2019: Blind. Pepper, liquorice and spice with smoky oak and tobacco. The oak sits up from on the palate as well, with rich, sweet black fruits showing with heavy density on the palate. Put together in a specific style, but a bit too full on for me. (1001 views)
 Tasted by kevinleeht on 8/28/2018 & rated 92 points: Deep purple in colour. On the nose, it is developing with medium (+) intensity of redcurrants, blackberries, plums, pepper. The wine is dry, full body, medium (+) acidity, medium (+) tannins, high alcohol, medium (+) flavour intensity of blackberries, plums, chocolate, earthy, spices. Finish is medium (+). Wine is good, silky smooth and elegant. (838 views)
 Tasted by laralh on 3/17/2017 & rated 90 points: Bjørnebær, eucalyptus, lær, vanilje, pepper. Lang, fyldig, balansert og god vin. (734 views)

Professional 'Channels'
By James Suckling
JamesSuckling.com (7/26/2020)
(d'Arenberg Shiraz McLaren Vale J.R.O. Afflatus, Red, Australia) Subscribe to see review text.
By James Halliday
Halliday Wine Companion (1/6/2015)
(d'arenberg j.r.o afflatus single vineyard mclaren vale shiraz) Subscribe to see review text.
By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, July/August 2014, IWC Issue #175
(d'Arenberg J.R.O. Afflatus Shiraz Single Vineyard McLaren Vale) Subscribe to see review text.
NOTE: Scores and reviews are the property of JamesSuckling.com and Halliday Wine Companion and Vinous. (manage subscription channels)

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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.

Shiraz

Varietal article (Wikipedia) | Varietal character (Appellation America)

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)

(Hastwell & Lightfoot webpage)

 
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