D'Arenberg Peppermint Paddock Sparkling Chambourcin

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling Rose
Producer:
 
D'Arenberg
Label Name:
 
Peppermint Paddock Sparkling Chambourcin
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
McLaren Vale
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chambourcin, Shiraz, Graciano
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Halliday Wine Companion ; Budburst ~89 pts; Vivino average ~3. 8/5; featured in UK press (Times/Guardian) and various wine merchants' recommendations

Tasting Note
Vibrant purple sparkling red with aromas of spiced plum, red cherry, mint and Christmas spice. Fine persistent bead, creamy mousse, bright mineral acidity, juicy mulberry and boysenberry fruit with a subtle tannic grip and a long, spicy menthol-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Spicy Asian curries (red duck curry, Szechuan), Korean BBQ and teriyaki beef; braised ribs, barbecued lamb, roasted duck; charcuterie and aged cheeses (cheddar, manchego).

Production Method
Traditional method (methode traditionnelle) — open ferment, foot-treading and basket-pressing for base wine; tirage added for secondary fermentation; blended non-vintage cuvée.

Vineyard Info
D'Arenberg — family-owned McLaren Vale estate led by Chester Osborn; known for quirky, hands-on winemaking, basket-press and foot-treading techniques and organic/biodynamic initiatives.