d’Arenberg The Witches Berry Chardonnay 2019
Part of the re-branded ‘Organic’ series from d’Arenberg. The background of the name: Witches Berry is a weed that grows in the vineyards. Italian women once put the juice of […]
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d’Arenberg The Lovegrass Shiraz 2018
Updated labeling for The Love Grass. It’s now part of the “Organics” range with d’Arry’s unique coat of arms on the label. The fruit all comes from Biodynamic, Certified Organic […]
d’Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 2016
The fruit blend for this vintage sees 96% Shiraz and 4% Viognier. Maturation in older French oak. d’Arenberg, The Laughing Magpie, Shiraz, Viognier, McLaren Vale, 2016 Glossy cherry, raspberry and […]
d’Arenberg Stephanie The Gnome With Rose Coloured Glasses Rosé 2020
An updated naming (“Tinted” to “Coloured”) and labeling for d’Arry’s Rosé. It’s now part of the “Organics” range with d’Arry’s unique coat of arms on the label. If you ever […]
d’Arenberg The Dry Dam Riesling 2020
2020. What a year (and it’s still only August!) This release of perennial off-dry fave sees the McLaren Vale crew reach up to Riesling’s spiritual home in Australia, the Clare […]
d’Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings 2016
The current vintage of the icon for d’Arenberg’s blend: Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre. d’Arenberg, The Ironstone Pressings, GSM, McLaren Vale, 2016 Full red fruit and soft pencil+ink eraser/rubber, light smoky […]
d’Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings 2015
Blending the regional heroes of McLaren Vale. This release is from 2 years ago, but gives portent to the potential of the wine. Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre. d’Arenberg, The Ironstone […]
d’Arenberg The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon Mini Vertical
The pinnacle Cabernet for the d’Arenberg Icon series. Now, for one reason or another I’ve not got around to reviewing the Icon range for a couple of years. So here’s […]
d’Arenberg The Derelict Vineyard Grenache 2018
Does what McLaren Vale does so well. Old vine Grenache with maturation in new and old French oak to maintain fruit focus. Foot stomped and basket pressed. d’Arenberg, The Derelict […]
d’Arenberg d’Arry’s Original Shiraz Grenache 2017
The RRP has finally crept up to $20. Still an incredible bargain. The move to just using old French oak is a masterstroke to keep the subtleties and nuances of […]
