The Old Vine Shiraz
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2035
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-roasted rosemary lamb shanks, grilled ribeye steak, smoked beef brisket
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the sun-drenched slopes of McLaren Vale, South Australia, d'Arenberg's Old Vine Shiraz is a testament to the region's ancient soils and the winery's time-honored traditions. Sourced from venerable, low-yielding vines that have dug their roots deep into the diverse soils of the Vale, this wine captures the intense concentration and complexity that only age can bestow. In the cellar, winemaker Chester Osborn maintains the family's legendary hands-on approach: grapes are gently crushed in vintage basket presses and foot-trodden in open fermenters, a physical labor of love that coaxes out rich, velvety tannins and deep fruit character. The wine is then matured in a combination of new and seasoned French and American oak barriques, resulting in a classic McLaren Vale Shiraz that balances bold dark fruit, earthy spices, and a touch of rustic charm.
🍾 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)
14.0-14.5%