Tyche's Mustard Shiraz
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release, with the potential to age further under ideal cellar conditions.
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Roasted lamb shoulder, grilled ribeye steak, rich venison stew
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Part of d'Arenberg's acclaimed 'Amazing Sites' single-vineyard series, Tyche's Mustard Shiraz is a terroir-driven expression from a specific site in the Willunga sub-region of McLaren Vale. Planted in 1997 on heavy clay soils over limestone, the vineyard is named in honor of Tyche, the Greek goddess of fortune, combined with a nod to the wild mustard plants that blanket the neighboring fields in winter. Winemaker Chester Osborn utilizes traditional, hands-on methods to craft this wine, including gentle foot-treading in open fermenters and basket pressing before aging in a mix of new and older French and American oak barriques. The result is a powerful, complex Shiraz that beautifully balances rich dark fruit with savory spice, earth, and a distinct mineral edge.
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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.