Additional information
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| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| ABV | 14.5% |
| Vegan | Yes |
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| Biodynamic |
d’Arenberg The Custodian Grenache
£16.99
About this wine
During the McLaren Vale’s vine pull scheme in the 80’s, d’Arry Osborn refused to remove his old grenache vineyards. Today d’Arenberg is the keeper of nearly one third of McLaren Vale’s old bush vine grenache, earning the title of ‘Custodian’ of the variety.
The Osborn family have been making wine at their d’Arenberg estate in the McLaren Vale since 1912. Today, fourth generation family member Chester Osborn is at the winemaking helm, making distinctive wines using traditional methods in the winery and the vineyard.
Small batches of grapes are gently crushed and then transferred to open fermenters. Foot treading is undertaken two thirds of the way through fermentation, the wine is basket pressed and transferred to a mixture of old French oak to complete fermentation and mature.
Tasting note
A beautiful crimson purple, edging toward a purple hue. On the nose we find tomato leaves, violets and red fruits. It’s medium bodied with more of those red fruits, pomegranate, and rhubarb. A little on the ripe side, with some green edges. There’s some lovely, beautiful crisp acidity. A gloriously dry finish. Velvety tannins envelop the wine. Light easy drinking in it’s youth. With time, this wine will become a showstopper.
Food pairing suggestions
Fantastic chilled as an aperitif with antipasti or with the main event of fleshy white fish. Or even a mid week meal of bangers and mash.
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