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Notes of: Raspberry

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Notes of: Almond

d'Arenberg

d'Arenberg The Derelict Vineyard Grenache

Australia, McLaren Vale

Red wine

4.3

Expert Rating

0.0

Rarely Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

d'Arenberg The Derelict Vineyard Grenache is a premium wine produced by d'Arenberg, a renowned winery in McLaren Vale, Australia. The grapes for this wine are sourced from a unique vineyard that was abandoned for decades before being revitalized by the winery. The vineyard features old, gnarled vines that produce low yields of intensely flavored grapes. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques, including open fermentation and aging in old oak barrels. The resulting wine is a rich and complex expression of Grenache, with notes of dark fruit, spice, and earthy undertones. It is a full-bodied wine with a long and satisfying finish, perfect for pairing with hearty meat dishes or aged cheeses.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This d'Arenberg The Derelict Vineyard Grenache is a delightful and complex wine.On the nose, aromas of dark cherry, raspberry, and black pepper mix with subtle hints of smoke, tobacco, and leather. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and silky, with flavors of ripe cherry, dark spices, and hints of cedar and oak. The finish is long and lingering, with a pleasant hint of sweet spice. This is a great example of a classic Grenache, with complexity and balance.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Intense

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

High

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Shiraz/Syrah

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

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