The Bamboo Scrub Shiraz
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from vintage, with the potential to cellar for 20 years or more in optimal conditions.
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Slow-roasted lamb shanks, grilled ribeye steak, aged cheddar cheese
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Hailing from the cooler, sandy slopes of the Blewitt Springs sub-region in McLaren Vale, d'Arenberg's 'The Bamboo Scrub' Shiraz is a remarkable single-vineyard expression. The wine's name pays homage to the resilient native vegetation, resembling wild bamboo or bracken, that originally covered these ancient, nutrient-poor sandy soils before they were cleared for viticulture. True to d'Arenberg's century-old traditions, the grapes are gently crushed in open-top fermenters, foot-trodden, and basket-pressed. This hands-on, low-intervention approach coaxes out a highly aromatic, structured, and complex Shiraz, showcasing the distinctive Blewitt Springs terroir with its signature lifted floral notes, dark blue fruits, and fine, gritty tannins.
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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.