d'Arenberg Stump Jump Shiraz 2008
| Winery: |
d'Arenberg |
| Varietals: |
Syrah/Shiraz
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| Vintage: |
2008 |
| Region: |
Australia - McLaren Vale |
| Type: |
Red Wine |
| Style: |
Red - Smooth & Supple |
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| Retail: | $11.00 |
| Savings: |
9% |
| Price: |
$9.99 |
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The Wine
#82 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2009
The name 'Stump Jump' relates to the significant South Australian invention – the Stump Jump
plough. This plough became a popular piece of machinery for ploughing fields because of its
ability to ride over stumps and gnarled "mallee" Eucalypt roots and snags, saving valuable time
and resources by not stopping the draught horse.
Inviting fresh plum aromas leap out of the glass with raspberry and pretty pot-pourri notes
providing more complexity. The palate is juicy and spicy with an abundance of red fruits
that are fresh and vibrant. Licorice and rose petals come through on the mid palate and an
under-lying earthy complexity is evident all the way through. The tannins are powdery and
subtle on this juicy ready to drink red.
The Growing Region - McLaren Vale
McLaren Vale is home to the oldest Australian vineyard, with grapes planted in 1838. It's a coastal area, the Indian Ocean bordering the west, which leads to a cooling factor that prevents the grapes from getting too hot. In all, the climate is a perfect one for the vines.
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Notable Facts:
In McLaren Vale, there are vines as far as the eye can see. As in other parts of Australia, Shiraz and Grenache are the top grapes of the region, with some Cabernet Sauvignon planted as well. While red rules, whites are able to hold their own here too. With the warm yet reasonable Mediterranean climate, white grapes like Chardonnay, Semillon and even some Sauvignon Blanc grow well. The wines are round and smooth and the producers in the regions are excellent.
About Australia:
Like the United States, which is about the same size, Australia's winemaking regions are huddled into one or two pockets of the country. The state of South Australia, which produces about 60% of the country's wines, also has the most wineries and sub-regions, including McLaren Vale, Clare Valley, Coonawarra and Barossa Valley. New South Wales is home to the Hunter Valley, while the smaller, southern state of Victoria has the Yarra Valley in its borders. Head way west to the very large state of Western Australia and you'll find the tiny region of Margaret River at the southern tip.
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