d’Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz 2013
A staple favourite for many a wine list. Giddy up. New and used French and American oak for 18 months. d’Arenberg, The Footbolt Shiraz, McLaren Vale 2013 Fruit full nose […]
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d’Arenberg The Custodian Grenache 2013
So, apparently d’Arenberg look after nearly a third of all of McLaren Vale’s bush vine grenache, hence being “The Custodian” of grenache. French and American oak. d’Arenberg, The Custodian, Grenache, […]
d’Arenberg The Feral Fox Pinot Noir 2014
So the annual international tour of Pinot Palooza has just kicked off in (R)Adelaide. This one being poured by indefatigable Tash Stoodley, irrepressible brand manager of d’Arenberg and all round […]
d’Arenberg The Lucky Lizard Chardonnay 2014
Part of the “High Altitude Hillbilly” range from McLaren Vale legends d’Arenberg, and the label firmly with a tongue in a Burgundian cheek. All the range of the Hillbillies are […]
d’Arenberg The Sticks and Stones 2011
So, when you’re criticised for the amount of labels you have, or the crazy names you give them….a childish proverb springs to mind: “The inspiration for this name comes from […]
d’Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 2011
The nomenclature not quite so self explanatory here as with other d’Arenberg wines. “The Kookaburra is a native Australian bird famous for its distinctive laughing call, Chester’s young daughters named […]
d’Arenberg The Derelict Vineyard Grenache 2012
As usual, d’Arenberg have a wonderful and colourful story behind the name: “At a time when Grenache was considered unfashionable, Chester acquired many old bush vine, overgrown and abandoned vineyards.” […]
d’Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne 2014
A bit of white Rhône action from d’Arry…. d’Arenberg, The Hermit Crab, Viognier Marsanne, McLaren Vale, 2014 There’s a fair bit of wine making going on here for the dollars. […]
d’Arenberg “d’Arry’s Original” Shiraz Grenache 2013
A return to form for one of the most dependable labels from McLaren Vale. d’Arenberg, “d’Arry’s Original,” Shiraz Grenache, 2013 Rich plum sauce with distinct Choc/Nut oak. Red currant lift […]
d’Arenberg The Olive Grove Chardonnay 2015
From the extensive d’Arry range: This is sourced from the Adelaide Hills, just above McLaren Vale (and with cooler temperatures), the area is just made for Chardonnay. d’Arenberg, “The Olive […]
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