by Ray Johnson | Apr 1, 2012 | Australia, Grenache, McLaren Vale, South Australia
d’Arenberg, McLaren Vale, The Custodian, Grenache 2009 The nose features sweet, lolly-like berry notes that follow through in the mouth. The flavor profile is driven by the fruit, emphasizing the grapes in the vineyard while the texture is quite silky with a little...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 14, 2010 | Australia, Grenache, McLaren Vale, South Australia
d’Arenberg, McLaren Vale, The Custodian, Grenache 2007 The ’07 shows an encore to the theme tasted with the ’05 vintage: juicy warm fruit and earthy notes in a supple package. I would also add a nice touch of tangy acidity and great length – nice...
by Ray Johnson | Feb 8, 2010 | Australia, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Syrah
d’Arenberg, McLaren Vale, The Footbolt, Shiraz 2005 The nose features liquer-like character, a concentration of candied black fruit, a hint of eucalyptus and some subtle volatility. In the mouth the fruit is in force, the feel is silky and a thread of acidity provides...
