d'Arenberg
The Custodian McLaren Vale Grenache
McLaren Vale, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia
Brief notes: A rich and full bodied Grenache from the best district for the varietal in Australia, McLaren Vale, I believe. Raspberry and tar with real grip. Had a second bottle 54 weeks later on 15th February 2023. Unimpressive to be honest. Quite blocky without finesse. Drinks to its price point of $16.95.
Brief notes: A rich and full bodied Grenache from the best district for the varietal in Australia, McLaren Vale, I believe. Raspberry and tar with real grip. Had a second bottle 54 weeks later on 15th February 2023. Unimpressive to be honest. Quite blocky without finesse. Drinks to its price point of $16.95.
Feb 3rd, 2022
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Smokey and balsamic nose. I was getting a lot of eucalyptus. I particularly enjoyed how it's lateral on the palate it has great intensity and good acidity. It pops upon entering your mouth.
Smokey and balsamic nose. I was getting a lot of eucalyptus. I particularly enjoyed how it's lateral on the palate it has great intensity and good acidity. It pops upon entering your mouth.
Nov 15th, 2015
Big fruit nose. Raspberry syrup.
Medium tannin. Chewy. Maybe like more with food.
Big fruit nose. Raspberry syrup.
Medium tannin. Chewy. Maybe like more with food.
More approachable and balanced than the 2011. Tannins were more mellow.
More approachable and balanced than the 2011. Tannins were more mellow.
Nov 5th, 2017
A nice, easy going Grenache. All the classic Grenache flavors and texture. Would be great for BBQ.
A nice, easy going Grenache. All the classic Grenache flavors and texture. Would be great for BBQ.
Jul 27th, 2017
Tastes like an old world french. Higher alcohol, hot. Oldest vines in Australia.
Tastes like an old world french. Higher alcohol, hot. Oldest vines in Australia.
May 25th, 2017Fruity. Grenache hides the alcohol. Approachable.
Fruity. Grenache hides the alcohol. Approachable.
May 25th, 2017
Eat it with a nice thick juicy piece of red meat and Butter potatoes.
Eat it with a nice thick juicy piece of red meat and Butter potatoes.
May 14th, 2017Great Grenache with great structure. Definitely earthier than Cali Grenaches! Mild tannins and dark fruit.
Great Grenache with great structure. Definitely earthier than Cali Grenaches! Mild tannins and dark fruit.
Jan 9th, 2017
Smooth to the palette, fruit forward. Nice finish. A good wine
Smooth to the palette, fruit forward. Nice finish. A good wine
Apr 25th, 2016