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d’Arenberg The Anthropocene Epoch Mencia 2017

March 23, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

This is d’Arry’s second Mencia release and as Mencia is a grape native to Spain, it’s pronounced “Men-thee-ah.”And very much unlike d’Arry, it’s released within a year of being made! Crazy […]

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d’Arenberg The Derelict Vineyard Grenache 2013

January 18, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

One of the many labels in the d’Arry stable, this is the mid tier of the 4 straight Grenache, hero of the Vale. d’Arenberg, The Derelict Vineyard, Grenache, McLaren Vale, […]

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d’Arenberg Stephanie The Gnome With Rose Tinted Glasses Rosé 2017

January 14, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Okay. The d’Arenberg labels can head towards the irreverent, but this one is definitely getting out there. Carbonic maceration for the Shiraz component d’Arenberg, Stephanie The Gnome With Rose Tinted […]

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d’Arenberg The Dry Dam Riesling 2017

January 14, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A medium-dry or semi-dry wine is hard to perfect: there needs to be a spot balance between acid and sugar. Ideally the ratio is 1.0 to 2.0 acid to sugar […]

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d’Arenberg The Money Spider Roussanne 2017

December 19, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Roussanne is one of the white “Rhone” varietals that is usually blended with Viognier and/or Marsanne. Made from “organically” and biodynamically grown grapes. d’Arenberg, The Money Spider, Roussanne, McLaren Vale, […]

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d’Arenberg The Olive Grove Chardonnay 2016

December 18, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A combination of lower level and higher altitude fruit for d’Arry’s mid-tier white. 7 months French and American oak. d’Arenberg, The Olive Grove, Chardonnay, McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills, 2016 A […]

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d’Arenberg The Bonsai Vine GSM 2015

December 5, 2017by vinonotebook 2 Comments

Sourced from old, dry grown vines that appear as small as bonsai. d’Arenberg, The Bonsai Vine, Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvedre, McLaren Vale, 2015 Dark hearted purple colour. Spice driven nose with […]

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d’Arenberg d’Arry’s Original Shiraz Grenache 2014

December 5, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The price point has hardly moved in years. Ultra reliable staple of so many BYO nights and pub wine list choices. d’Arenberg, d’Arry’s Original, Shiraz, Grenache, McLaren Vale, 2014 Full […]

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d’Arenberg The Lucky Lizard Chardonnay 2016

December 5, 2017by vinonotebook 1 Comment

From fruit grown in the Adelaide Hills and part of the “High Altitude Hillbillies” range. d’Arenberg, The Lucky Lizard, Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, 2016 Fermentation and maturation in French oak for […]

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d’Arenberg The Broken Fishplate Sauvignon Blanc 2017

December 5, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of d’Arry’s “High Altitude Hillbillies” range sourced from the Adelaide Hills. d’Arenberg, The Broken Fishplate, Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaide Hills, 2017 Partial barrel fermentation to mark a point of difference. […]

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Unknown's avatarHalf decent palate. Wine writer for Regional Media's "Weekend Magazine;" AWRI AWAC #47 Graduate and WSET Advanced Level 3 w/ Distinction.

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