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d'Arenberg

d'Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz

Name: d'Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz
Brand: d'Arenberg
Price: null USD
Rating: 3.75 (0 reviews)

Australia, McLaren Vale

Red wine

3.8

Expert Rating

3.6

Most Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

d'Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz is a premium wine produced by d'Arenberg, a renowned winery in McLaren Vale, Australia. The wine is made from Shiraz grapes grown in the vineyards of the region, which are known for their unique terroir and ideal growing conditions. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques, including open fermentation and aging in oak barrels, resulting in a full-bodied and complex wine with rich flavors of dark fruit, spice, and chocolate. The wine's style is characterized by its boldness and intensity, making it a perfect choice for those who enjoy powerful and flavorful red wines. Overall, d'Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz is a top-quality wine that showcases the best of McLaren Vale's winemaking traditions.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This d'Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz is a bold and intense Shiraz from the McLaren Vale of South Australia.On the nose, it has intense aromas of blackberry, plum, nutmeg, and pepper. On the palate, it has flavors of blackberry, blackcurrant, and spice, with slight notes of oak and a hint of earthiness. The tannins are soft and silky, and the finish is long and lingering. This is an excellent example of a classic Australian Shiraz and it will be a great match for grilled meats or hearty stews.

EXPERT RATING

3.8

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:

Grippy

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

3.6

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