The Derelict Vineyard Grenache
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-roasted lamb shoulder, Peking duck, wild mushroom ragout
✨ Technical Specifications
The story of 'The Derelict Vineyard' is one of resilience and rediscovery. This historic McLaren Vale vineyard was abandoned for decades, left to be choked by weeds, wild blackberries, and native scrub. Against all odds, the ancient, dry-grown Grenache bush vines survived this period of extreme neglect. When d'Arenberg reclaimed the site, they discovered that these hardy, deep-rooted old vines produced incredibly low yields of highly concentrated, characterful fruit. In keeping with d'Arenberg's traditional methods, the grapes are gently foot-trodden in open fermenters and basket-pressed, yielding a wine with rich, earthy complexity, vibrant red fruit, and a distinctively rustic charm that pays homage to the vineyard's wild past.
🍾 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
Grenache
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14.0% - 14.5%