D'Arenberg d'Arrys Original Shiraz Grenache 2013

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
D'Arenberg
Label Name:
 
d'Arrys Original Shiraz Grenache
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
McLaren Vale, South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz (Syrah), Grenache
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 91 (2013, Editor's Choice); Halliday ~90; multiple Best Buy mentions in Australian wine press

Tasting Note
Concentrated plum, blackberry and pomegranate with licorice, black pepper, cedar and dark chocolate notes; savory herbal edges, fine gritty Grenache tannins and a lingering spiced finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb chops, beef barbecues, roasted pork, braised stews, charcuterie and aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Sichuan-style beef, teriyaki or soy-glazed dishes, grilled yakitori.

Production Method
50/50 Shiraz–Grenache fermented in small batches; matured ~20 months in new and used French oak barriques; basket-pressed and bottled under screwcap.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned d'Arenberg of McLaren Vale (est. early 1900s). Fourth-generation winemaking under Chester Osborn; known for small-batch techniques and a move toward organic/biodynamic practices.