The Other Side Shiraz
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-roasted lamb shanks, grilled ribeye steak, aged cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic 'The Other Side' vineyard in the Willunga sub-region of McLaren Vale, this exceptional single-vineyard Shiraz is sourced from ancient vines planted in 1916. The vineyard's name playfully hints at its position on the southern slopes of the Willunga Basin, where the vines dig deep into clay loam soils over limestone. True to d'Arenberg's time-honored, artisanal philosophy, the grapes undergo traditional foot-treading in open fermenters before being gently pressed in historic basket presses. The wine is then matured in a combination of new and older French and American oak barriques. This meticulous, hands-on process coaxes out a remarkably deep, complex profile characterized by dark plum, earthy spice, and structured, mineral-tinged tannins that reflect this unique terroir.
🍾 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%-15.0%