The Stump Jump Lightly Wooded Chardonnay
⏳ Drikkevindue
Typically best enjoyed within 1–3 years from vintage release to capture its fresh, vibrant fruit profile.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
roasted chicken, grilled seafood, creamy pasta dishes
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
The name 'Stump Jump' pays homage to a significant piece of South Australian agricultural history: the stump-jump plough. Invented in the late 19th century, this ingenious device automatically cleared mallee stumps and rocks, saving countless hours of backbreaking labor for early settlers. d'Arenberg's Lightly Wooded Chardonnay captures this spirit of practical innovation. Sourced from premium vineyards across South Australia, this wine is crafted to showcase the vibrant, sun-drenched fruit of the region. By utilizing a 'lightly wooded' approach—where only a portion of the blend sees subtle oak contact while the rest remains in stainless steel—the winemakers preserve the bright, juicy flavors of white peach, nectarine, and citrus, while introducing a delicate touch of creamy texture and structural complexity without overpowering the fruit. The playful label, designed like an optician's eye chart, adds a touch of classic d'Arenberg humor to this highly approachable white wine.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
d'Arenberg blev grundlagt i 1912 af Joseph Osborn og har siden udviklet sig til en af McLaren Vales mest ikoniske og traditionsrige familieejede vingårde i South Australia. Under ledelse af fjerdegenerations-vinmageren Chester Osborn arbejder vinhuset kompromisløst efter bæredygtige og traditionelle metoder, herunder certificeret økologisk og biodynamisk vindyrkning, fodtrædning af druerne samt kurvepresning. Vingården er berømt for sine finurlige vinenavne og den karakteristiske røde stribe på etiketten, og porteføljen spænder over en bred vifte af udtryksfulde vine med særligt fokus på Rhône-sorter, gamle Grenache-stokke og kraftfuld Shiraz. Signaturvine som 'The Dead Arm Shiraz' og 'The Ironstone Pressings' regnes i dag for absolutte milepæle, der forener regional dybde, kompleksitet og et fremragende lagringspotentiale.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Chardonnay
🍷 Alkoholprocent (ABV)
13.0% - 13.5%