The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from vintage, though exceptional vintages can cellar beautifully for up to 20 years.
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Roasted rosemary lamb rack, grilled ribeye steak, slow-braised beef cheeks.
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Named after the historic route that borders the vineyard, which once led to an old copper mine, 'The Coppermine Road' is a benchmark McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon. d'Arenberg employs traditional, hands-on winemaking techniques for this cuvée, including gentle foot-treading in open fermenters and basket pressing, followed by aging in French oak barriques. The terroir of McLaren Vale imparts a distinctively rich, structured character to the Cabernet, balancing intense blackcurrant and cassis fruit with savory undertones of earth, cigar box, and a touch of regional eucalyptus or mint.
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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.