The Vociferate Dipsomaniac Shiraz
β³ Drinking Window
2022 - 2030
π½οΈ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-roasted lamb shanks, grilled ribeye steak, mature hard cheeses
β¨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the ancient, sun-drenched soils of McLaren Vale, 'The Vociferate Dipsomaniac' is a quintessential expression of d'Arenberg's eccentric spirit and uncompromising dedication to traditional winemaking. The name itself is a playful nod to the loud, passionate, and sometimes obsessive love for fine Shiraz. Crafted from select parcels of low-yielding vines, this wine undergoes the estate's time-honored practices of foot-treading in open concrete fermenters followed by gentle basket pressing. The resulting Shiraz is wonderfully intense and complex, showcasing dark plum, blackberry, exotic spices, and a distinctive earthy, mineral undertone derived from the region's diverse geological profile. It represents a beautiful harmony of power, structure, and the wild character that defines McLaren Vale's finest vineyards.
πΎ 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 RhΓ΄ne 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.
π Grape Varieties
Shiraz 100%
π· Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14.5%