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d'Arenberg Grenache The Derelict Vineyard 2020 750ml
🇦🇺 Staff Pick Bart | Grenache with savory red fruit and smooth tannins.
d'Arenberg · The Derelict Vineyard Grenache · McLaren Vale · 2020
d'Arenberg The Derelict Vineyard Grenache 2020 is a rich, concentrated McLaren Vale red with savory fruit and a long finish. Raspberry, redcurrant, cherry and rhubarb meet deeper plum, cedar and dark-chocolate notes. Generous texture and smooth, balanced tannins make it an inviting choice for hearty meals and barbecue...Show More >
d'Arenberg · The Derelict Vineyard Grenache · McLaren Vale · 2020
d'Arenberg The Derelict Vineyard Grenache 2020 is a rich, concentrated McLaren Vale red with savory fruit and a long finish. Raspberry, redcurrant, cherry and rhubarb meet deeper plum, cedar and dark-chocolate notes. Generous texture and smooth, balanced tannins make it an inviting choice for hearty meals and barbecues.
Origin & Character
From McLaren Vale in South Australia, this Grenache pairs depth of flavor with freshness and savory complexity. Its red-fruit character is complemented by earthy and herbal accents, offering intensity without sacrificing balance.
Our Professional Review
Bart Hopkins · 67wino.shop. A full bodied, darkly colored Grenache with intense richness and depth of flavor. Aromas of savory red fruits on the nose, with lovely intensity in the mouth, smooth tannins and a delicious long-lasting finish. Powerful, precise and concentrated with no over ripeness. A great wine for hearty dishes and perfect for barbecues.
Winemaker Description
Dark, intense deep purple-crimson in the glass. On the nose: striking notes of rhubarb, raspberry jam and redcurrant. The palate is soft and rich, showing a more full-body style of Grenache. A flow of red cherries, rhubarb and red plums are laced with a fine layer of cedar, introducing more dark-flavored characters like plums and hints of dark chocolate. Texture is firm and finely balanced.
Expert Review
James Suckling · 92 Points · Vintage Not Specified. An inviting nose of baked cherry, blueberry, moss and bark. Medium- to full-bodied with velvety tannins. Juicy and fresh red and black fruit with savory undertones. Herb and earthy notes ground the palate. A bit of tension here, which I like. Drink or hold.
Pairing & Serving
Try barbecued meats, grilled lamb, a hearty stew or roasted mushrooms. Serve slightly below room temperature and allow time in the glass for its fruit and savory notes to unfold.
Details
- Producer: d'Arenberg
- Wine: The Derelict Vineyard
- Vintage: 2020
- Country: Australia
- Region: South Australia
- Appellation: McLaren Vale
- Grape: Grenache
- Type: Red wine
- Bottle size: 750ml
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Wine Information:
Country: Australia
Region: South Australia
Sub-Region:
Appellation: McLaren Vale
Variety: Grenache
Type: Reds
Size: 750ml
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92 James Suckling
An inviting nose of baked cherry, blueberry, moss and bark. Medium- to full-bodied with velvety tannins. Juicy and fresh red and black fruit with savory undertones. Herb and earthy notes ground the palate. A bit of tension here, which I like. Drink or hold.
"An inviting nose of baked cherry, blueberry, moss and bark. Medium- to full-bodied with velvety tannins. Juicy and fresh red and black fruit with savory undertones. Herb and earthy notes ground the palate. A bit of tension here, which I like. Drink or hold. "
James Suckling - 92 points
A full bodied, darkly colored Grenache with intense richness and depth of flavor. Aromas of savory red fruits on the nose, with lovely intensity in the mouth, smooth tannins and a delicious long-lasting finish. Powerful, precise and concentrated with no over ripeness. A great wine for hearty dishes and perfect for barbecues.
Bart Hopkins