The Old Blokes & The Three Young Blondes
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2032
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-roasted lamb shoulder, Peking duck, wild mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
Named with d'Arenberg's signature eccentric wit, 'The Old Blokes & The Three Young Blondes' is a highly characterful red blend from McLaren Vale. The 'Old Blokes' refers to the ancient, gnarly Shiraz and Grenache vines that form the robust, dark-fruited backbone of the wine. In contrast, the 'Three Young Blondes' represents three white Rhône varieties—Roussanne, Viognier, and Marsanne—which are blended in small proportions to lift the aromatics, add silkiness, and soften the structure. This traditional yet innovative technique, reminiscent of Côte-Rôtie but with a distinct South Australian twist, yields a wine of remarkable complexity. Gently basket-pressed and foot-trodden in open fermenters, it showcases a rich tapestry of dark plum, fragrant stone fruit, exotic spice, and fine-grained tannins, reflecting the maritime-influenced soils of the region.
🍾 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, Grenache, Roussanne, Viognier, Marsanne
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14.5%