Established in 2009, Australia’s First Families of Wine is a revolutionary alliance of 12 multi-generational, family-owned wineries. d&#39;Arenberg, a proud member of this alliance, exemplifies their winemaking philosophy with a deep respect for each vineyard&#39;s unique character. The winery employs traditional techniques, such as open fermentation, foot treading, and basket pressing, which allow the essence of the vineyards to shine. Chester Osborn, d&#39;Arenberg&#39;s skilled winemaker, meticulously oversees the harvesting of each vineyard, ensuring an exquisite range of white and red wines.

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d'Arenberg The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

The Schubert Theorem Shiraz 2019 offers aromas of mint, sage, thyme, blackberry and black cherry fruit. This wine is full-bodied and rich without being heavy, it finishes tremendously long, with silky, cocoa-powder-like tannins.

d'Arenberg Derelict Vineyard Grenache 2019

Exceptional colour for Grenache. Dark, intense deep purple-crimson. Striking notes of rhubarb, raspberry jam and redcurrant. The palate is soft and savoury showing a more full body style of Grenache. A flow of red cherries, rhubarb and red plums are coated with a fine layer of cedar wood introducing more dark flavoured characters like plums and hints of dark chocolate. The texture of the oak flavours and tannins are firm and finely balanced. A Grenache that reminds you why Mclaren Vale is one of the best regions for this grape variety in the world.

d'Arenberg The Bonsai Vine Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2019

A stunning, bold GSM blend. A dark vibrant ruby red appearance. The nose is excitingly aromatic with black berries and plums. The wine opens up with a silky texture. A very elegant fusion of black and red fruits, plums, red berries and mulberries all around. A little green freshness, perhaps some sage. The tannins are dry and pronounced. A complex structure, with a very long and savoury finish.

d'Arenberg d'Arry's Original Grenache Shiraz 2020

This wine is a classic blend of spicy, red berried Shiraz with juicy, fragrant Grenache.

d'Arenberg The Sardanapalian Shiraz 2011 Back Vintage Release

The influence of the two sands found at the surface of this vineyard, Pirramimma Sandstone and Maslin Sand, have a profound effect. The resulting wine has a nose that is fruity and spicy, an endearing mix of mulberry, pepper, plums, red capsicum skin, baking spice and fennel. The palate exhibits more of the same with additional notes of cherry. Liquorice and fennel. There is also an intriguing modelling clay character, undoubtedly stemming from the sandy clay beneath. The mouthfeel is peppery and silky with a very long fruit mineral finish.

d'Arenberg The Swinging Malaysian Shiraz 2012 Back Vintage Release

An incredibly spicy, exotic expression of McLaren Vale Shiraz. The bouquet leaps from the glass, a wonderful infusion of star anise, pepper, cinnamon, and clove adding aromatic complexity to the more typical plum, mulberry and blackberry notes. The palate also offers an enticing array of sweet and savoury flavours. The mix of fruit and Asian spice marrying to produce a spiced plum effect but with an underlying raspberry lift. The mouthfeel has a pleasant mid weighted nature to it that sits in harmony with the medium strength mineral tannins. Balance and complexity.

d'Arenberg The Sisypheanic Euphoria Shiraz 2012 Back Vintage Release

A wine that shows a true sense of place. Eucalypt notes, a testament to the towering gums surrounding the vineyard. Cool fruit characters of sour cherry, satsuma plum and rhubarb paired with a raft of peppery spices. Sweet but at the same time showing a hint of tartness, leaving the palate bright and vibrant. The mouthfeel is almost Cabernet like, in that there is a distinct and unwavering line of tannin that runs the entire length of the palate, leaving the wine more streamline and long as opposed to plush and blousy. With time in glass a whole new array of purple and red jubey fruits evolve. Perhaps a few edges in youth but clearly a wine built for longevity.

d'Arenberg The Wild Pixie Shiraz 2019

A generous warm wine with an abundance of savoury and dark fruits. Wonderfully aromatic, with violets, dusty clay pot, and some earthiness. The palate is loaded with herbal tomato leaf, liquorice, black olive brine. Fine cherry tomatoes. Black cherries. A fresh acidity, but very well integrated into the wine. Mellow and velvety with soft tannins. A lovely long lingering finish.

d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 2018

An enticing mix of primary fruit characters entwined with flowers, ginger and stone fruit. Another impeccably good offering from Chester Osborne combining rich and voluptuous McLaren Vale Shiraz with lifted fragrant Viognier. d'Arenberg is one of the pioneers of this style, the 'Magpie' continues to go from strength to strength.

d'Arenberg The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Dark and intense Cabernet. This wine has personality - a loud and powerful aroma. Very fragrant with green and red capsicum, savoury spices, tomato leaves, blackcurrant and sage. The flavours follow suit, with red fruits, fresh cherries, capsicum, tomatoes and Asian spices. There’s some white and black pepper to be found towards the back palate. A long, lingering and persistent wine that sits with you for a long time. The exciting fine grain tannins have developed over time making for a wine that can be enjoyed now, but promises huge potential. Will cellar for 20 to 30 years, easily. A lovely wine on its own accord, but suggest pairing with a rich meat dish like lamb or steak.

d'Arenberg The Lucky Lizard Chardonnay 2020

D'Arenberg The Lucky Lizard Chardonnay 2020 displays wafts of melted butter, lemon blossom and custard apple on the nose. The palate offers flavours of Creme Brulee, custard and lemon zest. A classic example of a modern Adelaide Hill Chardonnay. 

d'Arenberg Tyche's Mustard Shiraz 2012 Back Vintage Release

A unique and luscious wine of great complexity built on a foundation of fine gritty tannins to be enjoyed for many years to come.

d'Arenberg The Fruit Bat Shiraz 2012 Back Vintage Release

A spicy, earthy bouquet; the medium to full-bodied palate has tension and movement, and notes of herb, spice and earth on the finish of a wine with X-factor.

d'Arenberg The Stump Jump Lightly Wooded Chardonnay 2022

Fresh and crunchy, full of Granny Smith apple with a creamy finish.

d'Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz 2021

The Footbolt Shiraz 2021 offers aromas of mulberries and blackberries, that unmistakable smell of Darrel Lee liquorice. Generously rich with amazing fruit weight and balanced, chewy tannins. Brimming with ripe red fruits and an underlying layer of subtle oak, as well as a hint of pepper.

d'Arenberg The Piceous Lodestar Shiraz 2013

A loud concoction of violets, fennel, chocolate, plums and earth. The palate is big and concentrated.

d'Arenberg The Apotropaic Triskaidekaphobia Shiraz 2013

A wine of grand proportions, dense, concentrated and brooding.

d'Arenberg High Trellis MV Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

A fruity, seductive style with rich, dark fruits, cassis and appealing herbal notes. A deep dark presence in the glass. Blackcurrant, cedar, paprika and leafy notes tell the story of classic McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon. The palate follows the nose with harmonious blackcurrant, capsicum, and stewed mulberries. The multitude of ﬁne persistent tannins.

d'Arenberg The Anthropocene Epoch Mencia 2020

An aromatic wine full of pretty flowers and berry aromas, best enjoyed young.

d'Arenberg The Stump Jump Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2020

A juicy, vibrant wine full of mulberry and aromatic violets.

d'Arenberg The Stump Jump Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Clean, fresh and full of passionfruit, with lychee and gooseberries that dance across the palate.

d'Arenberg POLLY Sparkling NV

Full of flowers, fruits and toasty savoury notes, Polly is perfect for any celebration.

d'Arenberg The Peppermint Paddock Sparkling Chambourcin NV

A refreshing style with a psychedelic purple hue that will get any party started.

d'Arenberg The Olive Grove Chardonnay 2022

Generous fruit, countered by precise acid, balanced oak and impeccable length.

d'Arenberg The Dry Dam Riesling 2022

Fresh and zesty, a wonderful balance between flavour intensity, sweetness and refreshing acidity.

d'Arenberg The Custodian Grenache 2019

A versatile food wine with lively tannins and bright acidity.

d'Arenberg Dead Arm Shiraz 2018

Brooding and alluring, plum, blackberry, liquorice and spice entwine with a raft of dark, earthy notes.

d'Arenberg The Twenty Eight Road Mourvedre 2018

A rich and generous red displaying an array of savoury flavours and fine tannins.

d'Arenberg The Bonsai Vine Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2018

d'Arenberg The Galvo Garage Cabernet Blend 2017

This wine provides serious bang for your buck. It's a wine of great complexity with a classic bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Perfect to take to your next wine club or dinner party.

d'Arenberg The Stump Jump GSM 2018

d'Arenberg The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

The The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 offers aromas of savoury, cedar, cigar box, sage, oregano and ferrous notes eventually through to lifted violets, blackcurrant, boysenberry, mulberry, mint and citrus peel. The palate will similarly start out reasonably tight but will open generously, presenting opulent fruit on the attack, matched with a medium bodied mid palate and complemented and drawn out through ripples of fine, chalky tannins.