d’Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne 2020
A pre-release look (the 2019 is still on the d’Arry website) so I can only think they’ll keep to the 4%ish wild ferment this with around 14% of the Viognier […]
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d’Arenberg The Olive Grove Chardonnay 2020
A return to 100% McLaren Vale fruit for this release of Olive Grove (bottle shot still references previous vintages where Adelaide Hills fruit was also used.) French oak fermentation and […]
d’Arenberg The Lucky Lizard Chardonnay 2018
A jump back up the alcoholic spectrum from the finer 2017 and also an increase in price (but probably overdue). Same winemaking as per usual formula: Fermentation in old French […]
Clandestine Vineyards Shiraz 2019
From the Endersby Vineyard in Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale. Hand picked fruit and basket pressed (10% whole bunches). Matured in 2nd and 3rd use French oak for 16 months. The […]
d’Arenberg The Anthropocene Epoch Mencia 2019
Now firmly entrenched in the d’Arry line up with Chester, Jack Walton and the team getting a good handle on the grape. d’Arenberg, The Anthropocene Epoch, Mencia, McLaren Vale, 2019 […]
Serafino Shiraz 2018
This Black Label Shiraz from Serafino is touted to be one of their most popular releases. French and American oak maturation (25% new). Serafino, Shiraz, McLaren Vale, 2018 Oak (good […]
d’Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz 2018
Footbolt was one of the horses that Joseph Osborn (Chester’s Grandad) sold to purchase the d’Arenberg property. New and used French oak for 12 to 18 months maturation. d’Arenberg, The […]
d’Arenberg The Custodian Grenache 2017
One of the originals in the extensive d’Arenberg line up. d’Arenberg, The Custodian, Grenache, McLaren Vale, 2017 These originals offer pretty good value for money. Black cherries, raspberries and that […]
Brokenwood Wade Block 2 Vineyard Shiraz 2018
McLaren Vale has been happy hunting ground for Brokenwood for premium Shiraz fruit. Brokenwood, Wade Block 2 Vineyard, Shiraz, McLaren Vale, 2018 Deep garnet with a bright edge. Lifted with […]
Heirloom Vineyards McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018
From fruit sourced off Heirloom’s neighbours near the Salopian Inn. Part of Heirloom’s “regional” series, seeking to showcase the hero from each region. From Elena Brooks and her husband Zar, […]
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