d'Arenberg The Originals D'Arrys Shiraz Grenache 2020 x 12
D’arry’s originalGrenache Shiraz 2021
McLaren Vale, Grenache (50%) Shiraz (50%)
The Name
First released in 1993, this wine was
renamed d’Arry’s Original in honour of
third generation family member Francis
d’Arenberg Osborn, universally known as
d’Arry, to honour his lifelong services to the
wine industry.
The Vintage
The preceding winter was beautifully wet,
f
lushing the soil of salts and filling the
soil profile. Spring too was above average,
with rainfalls up until November which
was almost completely dry. November was
hotter than normal which upset the setting
of berries. Just as well as the bunch number
was way up. Two inches of rain in early
February was much appreciated by the
relatively large crops. Where crops where
smaller, berry size grew. The heat produced
a fast flowering, set, and speedy berry
development leading to an early veraison
and the equal earliest start of vintage
on record. A few days in a row around
35°C in February rapidly ripened early
lower cropping vineyards. From then on,
the vintage was mild and dry. Average
temperatures for autumn were down. Some
nice 30°C days late March and early April
helped finish ripening of bigger crops and
late ripening varieties.
Harvest dates
Residual sugar
16 Feb – 19 Apr
1.6 g/l
The Winemaking
Small batches of grapes are gently crushed
and then transferred to five tonne headed
down open fermenters. These batches
remain separate until final blending. Foot
treading is undertaken two thirds of the
way through fermentation. The wine is then
basket pressed and transferred to a mixture
of new and used French oak barriques to
complete fermentation. The barrel ferments
are aged on lees, and there is no racking until
final blending. This wine does not undertake
fining or filtration prior to bottling.
The Characteristics
A d’Arenberg classic, perfect for every
occasion. Highly aromatic, with pretty red
fruits and exotic spice. Dark and vibrant
ruby red colour with a perfumed bouquet
of red and black berries. The palate is
medium bodied and delicious, showing wild
strawberry, dried cranberry and rhubarb
flavours. There’s some nice dried herb and
baking spice nuances to this wine. Fine and
velvety tannins are supported by decent
amounts of acidity. An extremely savoury
and long finish makes this wine irresistible.
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