The Feathered Dinosaur Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted rosemary lamb shanks, grilled ribeye steak, aged Cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Named with the characteristic eccentricity of fourth-generation winemaker Chester Osborn, 'The Feathered Dinosaur' pays homage to the evolutionary link between prehistoric giants and modern birds, drawing a parallel to how the ancient, complex soils of McLaren Vale shape this contemporary Cabernet Sauvignon. Sourced from low-yielding vineyards, the grapes undergo traditional winemaking practices that have defined d'Arenberg for over a century: gentle foot-treading, fermentation in small open wax-lined concrete fermenters, and basket pressing. The wine is then matured in a mixture of new and older French oak barriques. The result is a classic McLaren Vale Cabernet, boasting a rich structure of dark cassis, leafy tobacco, and minty undertones, framed by muscular yet fine-grained tannins.
🍾 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
Cabernet Sauvignon
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14.5%