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2002 D'Arenberg - GSM Ironstone Pressings Proprietary Blend - Australia - South Australia - McLaren Vale - Red

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Australia - South Australia - McLaren Vale

Red Proprietary Blend
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92
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VF: 2004-2017
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6 for sale
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A presence in McLaren Vale for almost a century, d'Arenberg has ridden the Australian wine industry's wave from bulk and fortified wines to high-quality, internationally-respected quality offerings. In 1984, head winemaker Chester d'Arenberg Osborn, the fourth generation d'Arenberg to work the estate, ambitiously began revitalizing the old vineyards and cellars, investing in improvements that... More »



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Community Tasting Notes average score of 92 points based upon 1 reviews

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Author Brad Coelho
Site / Blog Unidentified Appellation Trust Rating 98%
Tasted On 06/18/2008
Drink Dates 04/01/2008

Much more composed, but certainly extravagantly extracted, expressing scents of eucalyptus (picked up on astutely by our attractive and perceptive waitress?who obviously has a heartbreaker of a palate!), dill, blueberries, black currant and spice box. Sporting suave, tamed tannins and praiseworthy persistence, wrapped up in a finely fashioned package. A bit of a sweetie, but certainly done w/ balance in mind

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