Brand:d'Arenberg
Closure:Screwcap
Organic Certification:NASAA - 5403P
Country of Origin:Australia
Serving Temperature:18-20C°C
Drink By:2028
Wine Ageing:12 months in French oak
Winemaking Style:Traditional
Harvest:Yields were down significantly, the lowest in memory, however, but quality was exceptional.
Winemaking:Small batches of grapes are gently crushed and then transferred to open fermenters. Foot treading is undertaken two-thirds of the way through fermentation, the wine is basket pressed to wood.
Viticulture:Solar power, recycling, downgauging the plastic wrapping by 70% and natural disease control. Pests and diseases are managed with careful monitoring and by reducing canopy and crop densities to minimise the use of organic fungicides and pesticides. Native plantings and insects are encouraged. Along with Australia’s First Families of Wine, committed to reducing carbon emissions and reaching net carbon zero targets by 2035.
Food Pairing:Coq au Vin, Beef bourguignon, Lamb tagine, Ratatouille, Grilled steak with Chimichurri sauce, Spaghetti bolognese, Roasted duck breast with Cherry sauce, Pork ribs with Barbecue sauce, Mushroom risotto, Moroccan Harira soup.
