d'Arenberg

The Love Grass McLaren Vale Shiraz

8.880 ratings
8.78 pro ratings
McLaren Vale, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia
Shiraz
Beef, Venison, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Lamb, Pasta, Potato, Mushrooms, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Michael Corcoran

Delightful Shiraz. Great accompaniment to my grass fed ribeye (although, sadly dining alone).

Delightful Shiraz. Great accompaniment to my grass fed ribeye (although, sadly dining alone).

1 person found it helpfulNov 21st, 2015
Kevin Davis

Kevin had this 10 years ago

Kevin had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulMay 25th, 2014
Meghan Letters

First place in the "down under" tasting tonight. How do they do it??

First place in the "down under" tasting tonight. How do they do it??

Mar 28th, 2014
Casey @ Travelling Corkscrew

"Lovegrass is a weed that grows in the vineyards and its sticky flowers affectionately attach themselves to vineyard workers socks" and that's how this d'Arenberg 2014 Shiraz from McLaren got its name!

Interesting this wine is also 'foot trod & basket pressed'. We matched this beauty up with hotdog night and between you and me, it went awesomely with the BBQ sauce! Both the VinoFood Merlot BBQ sauce pictured here and Sweet Baby Rays (a fave of Mr. Spittoon's) were a wonderful match.

And the wine... Deep shiny garnet colour on the eye. On the nose I picked up notes of spice, smoked meat, berries, red liquorice and some oak. In the mouth it's full of dark black fruits and lingering tannins. It really does linger the same way the Lovegrass flowers do 😜

This bottle is part of the Wine Selectors 'Australian Shiraz Showcase' to celebrate the Australian First Families of Wine and perhaps Australia's premier grape variety 🤘

All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy! #sample #tcweekdaywine
#tctastingnotes

"Lovegrass is a weed that grows in the vineyards and its sticky flowers affectionately attach themselves to vineyard workers socks" and that's how this d'Arenberg 2014 Shiraz from McLaren got its name!

Interesting this wine is also 'foot trod & basket pressed'. We matched this beauty up with hotdog night and between you and me, it went awesomely with the BBQ sauce! Both the VinoFood Merlot BBQ sauce pictured here and Sweet Baby Rays (a fave of Mr. Spittoon's) were a wonderful match.

And the wine... Deep shiny garnet colour on the eye. On the nose I picked up notes of spice, smoked meat, berries, red liquorice and some oak. In the mouth it's full of dark black fruits and lingering tannins. It really does linger the same way the Lovegrass flowers do 😜

This bottle is part of the Wine Selectors 'Australian Shiraz Showcase' to celebrate the Australian First Families of Wine and perhaps Australia's premier grape variety 🤘

All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy! #sample #tcweekdaywine
#tctastingnotes

Sep 13th, 2017
Maureen O'Leary

Really liked this wine. Would definitely buy again.

Really liked this wine. Would definitely buy again.

Jan 17th, 2024
Nick

Very plum forward and jammy. Had a little carbonated like fiz on the backend but that went away once I let it breathe. Pretty alright, not top 10 Shiraz for me.

Very plum forward and jammy. Had a little carbonated like fiz on the backend but that went away once I let it breathe. Pretty alright, not top 10 Shiraz for me.

Jun 13th, 2023
Roman Ochocki

I expected less. But a strawberry, blackberry, leather and smoke maybe - made very nice shiraz.

I expected less. But a strawberry, blackberry, leather and smoke maybe - made very nice shiraz.

Jun 9th, 2023
Maureen O'Leary

After letting it breathe, every glass was delightful and refreshing. I like full bodied reds and this was satisfying.

After letting it breathe, every glass was delightful and refreshing. I like full bodied reds and this was satisfying.

Nov 15th, 2022
Steve Pierce

Strong

Strong

Jan 26th, 2021
Shannon Wood

2017 tasted a little young. I felt it needs some more time in the bottle. Has good characteristics and top flavour.

2017 tasted a little young. I felt it needs some more time in the bottle. Has good characteristics and top flavour.

May 28th, 2020