Category Archives: Grenache et al

The Red Stripe Comes of Age: d’Arenberg’s 100th Birthday Lunch

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

And it’s Time, Time, Time… Chester Osborn, who began his tenure as chief winemaker at d’Arenberg in 1984, was limping ever so slightly as he came to greet me. We were at Urbane for what turned out to be an … Continue reading →

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2011 Wirra Wirra Original Blend Grenache Shiraz

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

The second vintage of this wine that I’ve tried. It’s handled some difficult vintage conditions well. I may even personally prefer it to the 2010 but I reckon, objectively, the quality is pretty similar. Raspberry, earth, gentle florals, pepper and herbs. … Continue reading →

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2008 d’Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

Stepping up to the tier below the single vineyard offerings and we’re beginning to hit real quality and excitement here. It’s a blend of 55% Grenache, 38% Shiraz and 7% Mourvèdre. The name comes from the decomposed laterite granite known … Continue reading →

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2009 d’Arenberg The Cadenzia Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

For those who are unaware, The Cadenzia project was designed to promote the Grenache based blends of McLaren Vale. You can read about it at d’Arenberg’s website here if you’re interested. I’ll refrain from regurgitating. Firstly, let’s get to the … Continue reading →

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2010 d’Arenberg Stump Jump Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

There are times when I wonder if d’Arenberg’s Stump Jump red isn’t the most impressive wine in their (very comprehensive) stable. Not their highest rating wine, don’t get me wrong, but the value here is off the charts. Friendly but … Continue reading →

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2009 d’Arenberg d’Arry’s Original Shiraz Grenache

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

I review a lot of wine from the Yarra Valley, the Mornington Peninsula, McLaren Vale and the Grampians. I don’t always get to choose what I get sent – a first world problem for sure, and not a bad one … Continue reading →

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2010 Domaine La Sarabande A.O.C. Faugères Grenache Carignan Syrah

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

A blend of 60% Grenache, 25% Carignan and 15%  Syrah and Mourvedre from the Languedoc-Roussillon region. Characterful but challenging. Opens with a burst of cherry fruit but that soon gives way to an overwhelmingly savoury profile. It’s tarry, fungal, ferrous … Continue reading →

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2010 PHI Syrah Grenache

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

The DeBortoli/Shelmerdine collaboration known as PHI moves from strength to strength with its inaugural Rhone blend. It’s roughly equal parts Shiraz and Grenache fermented with ambient yeasts in large format old French oak. Some incorporation of whole bunches as well. Slightly desiccated cherry … Continue reading →

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2010 Yalumba The Strapper Grenache Shiraz Mataro

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Jeremy Pringle

Yalumba’s new foray into the world of classic red Rhone blends. Quite a different beast to the old ‘Hand Picked MGS’, this one is more frivolous in packaging and style. Never underestimate the value of frivolity. 38% Grenache, 32% Shiraz, 30% Mataro. … Continue reading →

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Wirra Wirra’s Woodhenge Cup: Stay Low and Pull don’t Push

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Jeremy Pringle

Adelaide Here I am, living in Australia, writing about wine, talking about terroir and until earlier this month I’d never set foot in South Australia. Heresy! I’ve always been a bookish type, gathering my thoughts and impressions from ‘secondary texts’ but … Continue reading →

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