Notes of: Violet

Notes of: Clove

Notes of: Plum

Notes of: Savory

Notes of: Jam

Notes of: Cherry

d'Arenberg

d'Arenberg The Custodian Grenache

Australia, McLaren Vale

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

3.6

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

d'Arenberg The Custodian Grenache is a premium wine produced by d'Arenberg, a renowned winery in McLaren Vale, Australia. The grapes are sourced from the winery's own vineyards, which are known for their unique soil composition and ideal growing conditions. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques, including open-top fermentation and basket pressing, resulting in a wine that is rich in flavor and complexity. The Custodian Grenache is a full-bodied wine with a deep ruby color and aromas of dark fruit, spice, and earthy notes. On the palate, it is smooth and velvety, with flavors of black cherry, plum, and a hint of vanilla. This wine is a perfect example of the high-quality Grenache wines that McLaren Vale is known for.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This d'Arenberg The Custodian Grenache is a delightful expression of Grenache from the McLaren Vale in South Australia.The nose is full of ripe raspberry and red currant aromatics, with a hint of white pepper spice. On the palate, the ripe fruit flavors are complemented by a savory, earthy complexity and a bright acidity. The tannins are nicely integrated, and the finish is long and lingering. Enjoy this Grenache now or cellar for up to five years.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2025

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Firm

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Grenache

ORIGINS

Winery: d'Arenberg

Region: McLaren Vale

McLaren Vale is an important wine-producing region in the Fleurieu Peninsula, south of Australian. It is renowned for its award-winning Shiraz, as well as other grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mourvedre, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. McLaren Vale has a long and proud history of winemaking, with the first vines planted in the region in 1838. The region’s first commercial winery, Bleasdale, was established in 1850, and the region has been producing quality wines ever since. In the early 1900s, McLaren Vale was one of the most important wine regions in Australia, and it continues to be a major player in the Australian wine industry today.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.6

0 Review