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| d'Arenberg d'Arry's Original 2005 |
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In its youth d'Arry's Original display a bright magenta like brick red colour.This lovely, spicy, plumy red combines the succulent sweet fruit of Grenache and the depth and structure of Shiraz. A real charmer, with well-judged tannin grip. The nose invariably attacks with lifted spicy cinnamon plum, mulberry & prune aromas. Typically cherry, wild strawberry & lolly-like musk smells also, as well as tighter liquorice, spice, rosemary & fennel smells. Parker rates this at 91/100 and says..."‘One of my consistent favorites from d’Arenberg is their d’Arry’s Original, and the terrific 2004 is a super value. A dark ruby/purple color is accompanied by beautiful blackberry, cassis, cherry, and licorice scents with hints of Provencal herbs and pepper in the background. This medium to full-bodied, front endloaded blend of Shiraz and Grenache possesses considerable fruit, body, and silky tannins as well as enough acidity to provide definition. Drink it over the next 3-4 years." |
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| d Arenberg Grenache The custodian 2005 |
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The appearance is vibrant with red cherry centre and looks fabulous. Upon pouring, fragrant Grenache notes of violets, ripe red-fruit jams, spice, strawberry, cranberry and mulberry characters with flowery, earthy, liquorice, pot-pouri notes developing as the wine opens up. The palate is medium bodied, fleshy with a concentrated array of red berries, dark sweet plums, strawberries and spicy softness. Fruit sweetness takes hold midway through the palate and then explodes with fruit flavours and lively, ripe, gritty, fragrant tannins that linger on past the finish of the wine. Presently the wine is not as big as some previous years due to the cooler growing season but it’s clearly one of the more refined and elegant Custodians made for some time. The wine is perfectly balanced between fruit weight, level of concentration, tannins and acidity as your mouth quickly salivates for a second helping. That’s Grenache for you. |
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| Pertaringa Two Gentlemens Grenache 2001 |
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Passionate people who make and grow the very best grapes possible don't always get on well with bank managers and accountants who want returns and NOW! But, those good mates Geoff Hardy and Mr Ian Leask Esq have pooled tractors , experience and heartache to provide this little family indulgence as a testament to a a very valuable grape that will convince you of its place as a truly smart drink with food and family everyday, and for your family tomorrow. Rate this 91/100 |
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| Pertaringa Two Gentlemens Grenache 2003 |
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Passionate people who make and grow the very best grapes possible don't always get on well with bank managers and accountants who want returns and NOW! But, those good mates Geoff Hardy and Mr Ian Leask Esq have pooled tractors , experience and heartache to provide this little family indulgence as a testament to a a very valuable grape that will convince you of its place as a truly smart drink with food and family everyday, and for your family tomorrow. Rate this 91/100 |
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| Pertaringa Two Gentlemens Grenache 2004 |
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Passionate people who make and grow the very best grapes possible don't always get on well with bank managers and accountants who want returns and NOW! But, those good mates Geoff Hardy and Mr Ian Leask Esq have pooled tractors , experience and heartache to provide this little family indulgence as a testament to a a very valuable grape that will convince you of its place as a truly smart drink with food and family everyday, and for your family tomorrow. Rate this 91/100 |
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