The Pickwickian Brobdingnagian Shiraz
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted leg of lamb, grilled ribeye steak, mature cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
While 'The Pickwickian Brobdingnagian' is not a standard commercial release in d'Arenberg's widely distributed portfolio, it perfectly embodies the winery's penchant for eccentric, literary-inspired names and robust South Australian style. Typically, d'Arenberg's Shiraz from McLaren Vale is crafted using traditional, hands-on methods, including foot-treading in open fermenters and basket pressing. This approach coaxes out a deeply concentrated, full-bodied profile rich in dark plum, blackberry, earthy spice, and dark chocolate, reflecting the ancient, ironstone-rich 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
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14-14.5%