d’Arenberg The Dead Arm Vertical 2019 – 2014
Another mea culpa here. I recently posted that after moving house (and states) a couple of times, I found find some un-reviewed samples stashed in the wrong area. For some […]
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d’Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings 2019
The latest release of d’Arry’s “Icon” Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre blend. New and used French oak for the winemaking. d’Arenberg, The Ironstone Pressings, GSM, McLaren Vale, 2019 Hmmm. Full, potent, […]
d’Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings 2017
A mea culpa here after moving house and find some samples stashed in the wrong area. d’Arenberg have moved to the 2018 of their icon blend of Grenache, Shiraz and […]
Serafino GSM 2021
Grenache dominant with seasoning of Shiraz and Mataro (Mourvedre, Monastrell etc…..). A mix of 60% (10% new) American oak and 40% French (also with 10% new). Note, the bottle image […]
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 Ironstone Pressings 2014
Part of the d’Arenberg icon release…. d’Arenberg, The Ironstone Pressings, GSM, McLaren Vale, 2014 Rich, ripe, plum, raspberry and black rock stones. Ink eraser, deep chocolate milk, toasted brown spice. […]
Shingleback Los Trios Bravos 2016
This little beauty is a new release for Shingleback. Shingleback, Los Trios Bravos, Tempranillo, Monastrell, Grenache, McLaren Vale, 2016 A stellar edition in the line up for Shingleback. In a […]
Yelland & Papps Second Take Mataro 2015
Mataro is having a revival as a straight varietal. Delicious examples like this certainly help fly the flag. Continues the strong showing of the Second Take label. Yelland & Papps […]
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