The Stump Jump Riesling Sauvignon Blanc Marsanne Roussanne
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed fresh and vibrant, within 1–3 years of vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Thai salads, grilled white fish, or fresh goat cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
The name of this quirky white blend pays homage to a legendary South Australian invention: the stump-jump plough. Invented in the late 19th century, this clever device revolutionized local agriculture by allowing ploughshares to automatically ride over stubborn mallee stumps and rocks, saving countless hours of backbreaking labor. In a similar spirit of practical ingenuity, d'Arenberg's 'The Stump Jump' white blend brings together an unconventional quartet of grape varieties: Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Marsanne, and Roussanne. By combining the zesty, aromatic drive of the first two with the rich, textured, and stone-fruited weight of the latter two Rhône varieties, winemaker Chester Osborn crafts a wine of remarkable balance and personality. The grapes are gently pressed and cool-fermented in stainless steel to lock in the bright, expressive fruit characters, resulting in a lively, multi-dimensional white that punches far above its weight class.
🍾 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
100% Sauvignon Blanc
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5% - 13%