The Stump Jump Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Gourmet beef burgers, roasted lamb chops, spaghetti bolognese
✨ Technical Specifications
Named in honor of a significant South Australian invention, the stump-jump plough, which revolutionized global farming in the late 19th century by jumping over stubborn mallee stumps and clay pans, this wine is a testament to Australian ingenuity. The label itself playfully mimics an optometrist's eye chart, a humorous nod to the plough's inventor. Crafted by the historic d'Arenberg estate in South Australia, this blend combines the structure of Cabernet Sauvignon with the fleshy, round fruit of Merlot. The grapes are sourced from select vineyards across the region, undergoing traditional fermentation to preserve a vibrant, fruit-forward profile. It delivers a rich, approachable style with generous dark berry fruits, subtle herbaceous notes, and soft, integrated tannins.
🍾 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
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14% - 14.5%