The Stump Jump Sticky Chardonnay
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years of release to capture its fresh, vibrant fruit and luscious sweetness.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Lemon tart, blue cheese, fruit pavlova
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The Stump Jump range pays homage to a revolutionary South Australian invention: the stump-jump plough. Invented in the late 19th century, this ingenious device allowed ploughshares to ride over stubborn mallee stumps and rocks, saving countless hours for early settlers clearing the rugged Australian terrain. d'Arenberg's 'The Stump Jump Sticky Chardonnay' is a luscious, sweet dessert wine—affectionately known in Australia as a 'sticky'. Crafted from Chardonnay grapes that are allowed to concentrate their sugars on the vine, often with the assistance of botrytis (noble rot), the wine undergoes a fermentation process that is carefully arrested to retain its natural residual sweetness. This results in a vibrant, golden nectar that beautifully balances decadent honeyed stone fruit characters with Chardonnay's natural citrus drive and bright, refreshing acidity.
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Established in 1912 by Joseph Osborn in the heart of McLaren Vale, South Australia, d'Arenberg is a historic, family-owned winery currently guided by fourth-generation winemaker Chester Osborn. Renowned for its traditional, hands-on approach, the estate utilizes very old basket presses and practices foot-treading for all its red wines, maintaining a steadfast commitment to organic and biodynamic viticulture. The winery is celebrated for its highly characterful, complex wines with distinctive, quirky names, most notably its flagship 'The Dead Arm' Shiraz, alongside exceptional Grenache and Rhône-style blends. Today, the estate seamlessly blends its rich heritage with avant-garde innovation, epitomized by the iconic d'Arenberg Cube visitor center rising above the ancient vines.