The Fruit Bat Shiraz
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Barbecued pork ribs, grilled lamb chops, mature cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by the historic d'Arenberg estate in McLaren Vale, 'The Fruit Bat' Shiraz represents a playful and innovative approach to South Australia's signature grape. Named after the nocturnal flying foxes that sweep through the Australian bush and vineyards, this wine is uniquely styled as a low-alcohol Shiraz. It is produced using traditional winemaking techniques, including the estate's famous basket presses, before undergoing a specialized, gentle process to reduce the alcohol content while preserving the classic, rich varietal characters of McLaren Vale Shiraz. The result is a wine brimming with vibrant dark plum, blackberry, and subtle spice notes, offering the complexity of a traditional red with a remarkably light and refreshing finish.
🍾 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
Shiraz
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
5.5%