d'Arenberg The Love Grass Shiraz 2021 | McLaren Vale

d'Arenberg The Love Grass Shiraz 2021 | McLaren ValedArenberg The Love Grass Shiraz 2021 takes its name from the weed that grows in the dArenberg vineyards its sticky flowers attaching themselves affectionately to vineyard workers socks. This Shiraz will linger with you in exactly the same way. A deeply aromatic, fruit driven McLaren Vale Shiraz of genuine complexity and character, blending Shiraz (85%) with other varieties (14%), foot trodden, basket pressed, and aged in French oak for 18 months. 14.

d’Arenberg The Love Grass Shiraz 2021 takes its name from the weed that grows in the d’Arenberg vineyards — its sticky flowers attaching themselves affectionately to vineyard workers’ socks. This Shiraz will linger with you in exactly the same way. A deeply aromatic, fruit-driven McLaren Vale Shiraz of genuine complexity and character, blending Shiraz (85%) with other varieties (14%), foot trodden, basket pressed, and aged in French oak for 18 months. 14.5% ABV.

Appearance

Deep, dark red — the rich, concentrated colour of a McLaren Vale Shiraz of real intensity and depth.

Aroma

Very aromatic and expressive — this wine reveals its full character after some time to breathe. Deep and intense red and dark fruits lead: boysenberry and mulberry are highly prominent, complemented by ripe plum and bramble. Hints of anise and vanilla add delightful complexity to a bouquet of genuine McLaren Vale depth and character.

Palate

Rich and concentrated, with the boysenberry, mulberry, and plum fruit of the nose carrying through to a palate of real depth and persistence. Firm, grippy tannins are quite prominent in this youthful wine — a sign of genuine structure and cellaring potential. Extended cellaring will beautifully soften the tannins and reveal further layers of complexity.

Finish

Long and lingering — the anise and vanilla notes persisting alongside the dark fruit in a finish that, much like the lovegrass flowers, refuses to let go.

Pairs With

Slow-braised lamb shoulder, beef short ribs, duck confit, aged hard cheeses, and rich game dishes. A wine built for the table and the cellar in equal measure.