D'Arenberg d'Arrys Original Shiraz Grenache 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
D'Arenberg
Label Name:
 
d'Arrys Original Shiraz Grenache
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
McLaren Vale, South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz 50%, Grenache 50%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable ratings: James Suckling ~90 (2021); retailer/critic scores reported up to mid-90s (selected reviews); Award: Gold — New Zealand International Wine Show 2023

Tasting Note
Perfumed red and black berries, wild strawberry, dried cranberry and rhubarb with licorice and baking spice. Medium-bodied, fine velvety tannins, lively acidity and a savory, long finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled steak, beef stew, charcuterie, ratatouille. Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu/barbecue pork, miso-glazed eggplant, spicy Sichuan dishes, teriyaki duck.

Production Method
Small-batch, foot-trodden fermentation and basket-pressing; matured in seasoned/neutral oak; estate fruit with organic/biodynamic practices in the vineyard.

Vineyard Info
d'Arenberg is a multi-generation family estate in McLaren Vale led by Chester Osborn. d'Arry's Original honors Francis 'd'Arry' Osborn and draws from old-vine Grenache and Shiraz plantings.