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D'ARENBERG GRENACHE SHIRAZ MOURVEDRE 75CL The Innocent WeedGrenache (50%)Shiraz (30%)Mourvèdre (20%)2021 McLaren ValeFoot treading is undertaken two thirds of the way through fermentation, the wine is basket pressed and then aged in French oak. Innocent weed is far from innocent. Covered in sharp thorns its seeds stick to passersby. Without the use of herbicides it spreads throughout the vineyard, adding organic material to the earth, fostering healthier soil and better grapes.
Since 1912 the Osborn family have tended vineyards in McLaren Vale, South Australia. Today, fourth generation family member Chester makes distinctive wines using traditional and sustainable methods in the vineyard and the winery. Small batches of grapes are gently crushed and then transferred to open fermenters.
NASAA Certified Organic Cert. no. 5403PEU Organic - AU-BIO-119, Australian Agriculture
OrganicWine of AustraliaMinimal Sulphur Dioxide AddedMade from Biodynamic and Organic GrapesFoot Trod Basket PressedAustralia'n - First Families of WineMinimal Sulphur Dioxide AddedVegan Friendly
Pack size: 75CL
Alcohol Type
Wine
Wine Colour
Red
Grape Variety
Grenache 50%, Shiraz 30%, Mourvedre 20%
Wine Maker
Chester Osborn & Jack Walton
Produce of
Wine of Australia
Producer
d'Arenberg Wines
Country
Australia
Net Contents
750ml
Type of Closure
Screwcap
A dark appearance with a rim of purple. Attractive, well balanced and juicy medium body wine with a rich red and black fruit-driven palate of raspberry, cassis, blackcurrant, plum, a touch of cherry and dark chocolate. Fresh, pleasant and persistent herbal aftertaste. Dusty tannins leaves a touch of grip and a long finish. More longevity this time around. Stunning and opulent organic blend ready to drink now but also with cellaring potential up to 10 years.
Vinification Details
Small batches of grapes are gently crushed and then transferred to open fermenters. Foot treading is undertaken two-thirds of the way through fermentation, the wine is basket pressed and then aged in French oak for up to 12 months.
History
Innocent weed is far from innocent. Favouring the same sandy soils in which our Grenache thrives, its seeds are covered in very sharp thorns which stick to passers-by and spread throughout the vineyard. Without the use of herbicides, these plants and others that continually grow add organic material to the earth, increasing the microflora to foster a healthier, ‘alive' soil. This in turn means better grapes, more reflective of the terroir.
Regional Information
The preceding winter was beautifully wet, flushing 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.
Alcohol Units
8.6
Alcohol Unit Text
Standard drinks 8.6 per glass
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ABV
14.5% vol
Storage Type
Ambient
Manufacturer Address
Viticulture & bottling by:d'Arenberg Pty Ltd.,Osborn Road,McLaren Vale SA 5171,Aust.
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