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d’Arenberg d’Arry’s Original Shiraz Grenache 2008

A generous, rustic red that does need a little time in the bottle. An earthy, slightly jammy bouquet of black and blue berry fruits, cloves and cinnamon is lifted by a real muskiness and an almost viognier-like dash of floral influence. ItÕs medium to full in weight, with ripe, juicy, confiture-like flavours of plums and berries supported by a firm but pliant backbone. ThereÕs pleasing length of fruit and, while itÕs quite astringent, itÕs certainly not overcooked.

Vintage

2008

Peak years to drink

2016 - 2020+

Jeremy's score

90 / 100

Seal type

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d'Arenberg d'Arry's Original Shiraz Grenache
McLaren Vale
Price Range at Release: $12-$19
Vintage: 2021
Alc %: 14.5
$ Rel: 20
A generous, rustic red that does need a little time in the bottle. An earthy, slightly jammy bouquet of black and blue berry fruits, cloves and cinnamon is lifted by a real muskiness and an almost viognier-like dash of floral influence. ItÕs medium to full in weight, with ripe, juicy, confiture-like flavours of plums and berries supported by a firm but pliant backbone. ThereÕs pleasing length of fruit and, while itÕs quite astringent, itÕs certainly not overcooked.
Last Date Tasted: 07/09/2024
Vintage
Score/100
Score/20
Year To Drink
2021
9418.4

2029-2033+

2015
9017.0

2027-2035

2014
9117.6

2026-2034+

2013
9217.9

2025-2033

2012
9117.6

2024-2032

2011
8716.0

2016-2019+

2010
9117.6

2022-2030+

2009
9017.0

2017-2021

2008
9017.0

2016-2020+

2007
8916.8

2012-2015+

2006
9117.6

2018-2026

2005
8415.3

2007-2010

2004
9217.7

2016-2024+

2003
8716.2

2008-2011+

2002
9017.0

2010-2014+

2001
8816.4

2006-2009

2000
8615.8

2005-2008

2000
9017.0

2008-2012

1999
8916.8

2004-2007+

1998
9017.2

2006-2010+

1997
8916.8

2002-2005+

1996
8916.8

2004-2008

1995
9217.7

2003-2007

1994
9217.8

2002-2006

1993
8916.8

2001-2005

1992
9117.4

2000-2004

1991
8816.5

1999-2003

1990
9117.4

1998-2002

1989
8716.0

1997-2001

1988
9318.0

2008-2018

1988
9318.0

2000-2008

1987
8816.4

1997-1999

1986
9017.0

1996-1998

Winery

d'Arenberg
d'Arenberg is surely one of the planet's largest makers of quality grenache-based red wine. Based in McLaren Vale, a region fortuitously blessed with large, ancient vineyards of this southern Rhône variety, this idiosyncratic winery somehow manages to make a wider range of wines each year and keep itself at the cutting edge of labelling anti-puffery (viz. The Noble Wrinkled Riesling et al). d'Arenberg's style is to fashion table wines of complexity and rustic charm. This approach is in evidence across a wide range of varieties and blends, with a strong emphasis on southern Rhône combinations. Other wines, such as the Dead Arm Shiraz and the Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon are rather more McLaren Vale and contemporary, although not entirely lacking in winemaker-derived character and complexity.
Chief Executive(s):
Chester Osborn
Winemaker:
Chester Osborn, Jack Walton
Viticulturist:
Giulio Dimasi
Production Dozen:
260000
Tonnes Processed:
2000 - 3000
Address:
58 Osborn Road , McLaren Vale , South Australia 5171 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
7 days, 10am - 5pm
Principal Wine Region:
McLaren Vale
Telephone:
(08) 8329 4888
Facsimile:
(08) 8323 9862
Website:
Email: