D'Arenberg Footbolt Shiraz 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
D'Arenberg
Label Name:
 
Footbolt Shiraz
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
McLaren Vale
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected notes: WinePilot review (2022) 92 points. Wine Enthusiast rated the 2021 Footbolt 91 points. 5%) from multiple retailers

Tasting Note
Rich black-plum, blackberry and dark-cherry fruit with Dutch liquorice, mocha and black pepper; ripe, satiny tannins, balanced acidity and a medium‑long finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye or porterhouse, slow-cooked beef brisket, roast lamb, beef burgers. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu pork, Sichuan pepper beef, teriyaki chicken, yakitori.

Production Method
Small-batch fermentation with traditional foot‑treading for part of fermentation, basket-pressing and 12–18 months maturation in new and seasoned French and American oak; often bottled unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned d'Arenberg (Osborn family), established 1912 in McLaren Vale; Chester Osborn leads winemaking. Extensive historic vineyards; studio converted many practices to organic/biodynamic and uses traditional basket presses.