d'Arenberg - The Footbolt Museum Release McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015

d'Arenberg - The Footbolt Museum Release McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015Since 1912 the Osborn family have grown grapes and made wine in the picturesque surrounds of McLaren Vale. Today, fourth generation family member Chester Osborn is at the winemaking helm, making distinctive wines using traditional methods in the winery and the vineyard. McLaren Vale is home to some of the oldest vines in Australia, dating as far back as 1850. The Mediterranean climate, huge array of soil types and proximity to the ocean with the

they have proven over the last 30 years to age very well

John and Virginia Weber both grew up in Southern Saskatchewan

They organically farm 18ha of indigenous grapes like this rosé from Gaglioppo

800 acres of vines

Cantillon beers have a vintage effect

their newest addition

50% Pinot noir

The rest is explained by the wines themselves: these are wines of outstanding quality–complex

bordering directly on the Hungarian lowlands

Clear cool nights from ocean breezes keep acid levels high in the grapes

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unafraid of innovation