D'Arenberg Stump Jump GSM 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
D'Arenberg
Label Name:
 
Stump Jump GSM
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
McLaren Vale, South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Grenache, Shiraz (Syrah), Mourvèdre
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Stump Jump line is well-reviewed for value; various vintages have scored in the mid-to-high 80s (Wine Spectator/Wine Advocate/Wine Enthusiast)

Tasting Note
Ripe plum, dark cherry and mulberry with black pepper, earthy game and Mediterranean herb notes. Silky texture, lifted spice and mineral grit, with fine powdery tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, barbecued beef ribs, roasted duck, tomato-based pasta, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu, Szechuan beef, spicy Thai basil stir-fry, teriyaki chicken.

Production Method
Traditional open-fermentation and gentle extraction; basket-pressing; matured in small/used French oak barrels. Vineyards managed with organic/biodynamic practices and minimal intervention.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned d'Arenberg (Osborn family) in McLaren Vale since 1912. Chester Osborn leads winemaking; estate emphasizes organic/biodynamic viticulture and traditional winemaking methods.