The Amaranthine Shiraz
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Slow-roasted lamb shanks, grilled ribeye steak, mature hard cheeses
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The Amaranthine Shiraz represents a focused expression of McLaren Vale's ancient soils and exceptional microclimates. Named after the mythical, unfading amaranth flower, this wine is crafted to capture an everlasting intensity of flavor and structure. Sourced from select low-yielding vineyards, the fruit undergoes traditional fermentation in open fermenters before being gently pressed. The resulting wine is matured in a combination of new and older French and American oak barriques. This process coaxes out a deep, complex profile defined by dark plum, blackberry, exotic spices, and a distinctive earthy minerality, embodying the rugged beauty and timelessness of the South Australian landscape.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established in 1912 by Joseph Osborn in the heart of McLaren Vale, South Australia, d'Arenberg is a historic, family-owned winery currently guided by fourth-generation winemaker Chester Osborn. Renowned for its traditional, hands-on approach, the estate utilizes very old basket presses and practices foot-treading for all its red wines, maintaining a steadfast commitment to organic and biodynamic viticulture. The winery is celebrated for its highly characterful, complex wines with distinctive, quirky names, most notably its flagship 'The Dead Arm' Shiraz, alongside exceptional Grenache and Rhône-style blends. Today, the estate seamlessly blends its rich heritage with avant-garde innovation, epitomized by the iconic d'Arenberg Cube visitor center rising above the ancient vines.