The Broken Fishplates Sauvignon Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
Best enjoyed young and fresh, typically within 1 to 3 years of vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Goat cheese salad, grilled white fish, fresh oysters
✨ Technical Specifications
Named after a memorable mishap where a cultivator's metal fishplates snapped while working the rugged, stony soils of the vineyard, 'The Broken Fishplates' Sauvignon Blanc showcases d'Arenberg's knack for storytelling and cool-climate viticulture. Sourced primarily from the elevated, breezy vineyards of the Adelaide Hills in South Australia, this wine benefits from cool nights that lock in vibrant acidity and intense aromatics. To preserve its bright, punchy fruit profile, the grapes are gently pressed and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, avoiding oak contact to allow the classic herbaceous, citrus, and tropical fruit characters to shine through with pristine clarity.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1912 by Joseph Osborn, d'Arenberg has grown into one of McLaren Vale's most iconic and storied family-owned estates in South Australia. Under the visionary stewardship of fourth-generation winemaker Chester Osborn, the winery adheres strictly to traditional, sustainable methods, utilizing certified organic and biodynamic viticulture along with foot-treading and basket pressing. Renowned for its eclectic naming conventions and distinctive red-stripe label, the estate crafts a wide spectrum of expressive wines with a particular mastery of Rhône varieties, old-vine Grenache, and robust Shiraz. Signature bottlings such as 'The Dead Arm Shiraz' and 'The Ironstone Pressings' stand as benchmarks of regional depth, complexity, and age-worthy character.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Sauvignon Blanc
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5% - 13.5