Retour D'Arenberg - Mc Laren Vale - The Stump Jump - Rouge - 2018
COUNTRY/REGION: Australia
DESIGNATION: Mc Laren Vale
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2018
GRAPE VARIETY: Blend of Syrah, Grenache & Mourvèdre
ALCOHOL: 14.5 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Intense red with garnet highlights.
Nose Ripe and smoky, Syrah dominates the aromatic arc of this wine, with notes of chocolate and peony providing a beautiful evolution.
Palate Freshness and balance are the order of the day on this delicate, woodsy juice, a harmonious structure that can be enjoyed just freshened up.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 14 and 16°C.
Food Roast duck breast, pork filet mignon with porcini mushrooms, flank steak filet with shallots.
Cellar ageing From now until 2030
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine D’Arenberg is one of Australia’s most renowned wineries. The Osborn family has been cultivating the vines for four generations, and today, the estate spans over 200 hectares across the McLaren Vale. Here, quality is paramount, and nothing is left to chance. It’s a must-visit destination in the Australian wine scene. Their wines continually impress us with their remarkable flavors and authenticity.
Wine The 2018 Stump Jump cuvée reveals an intense, ripe, and smoky nose, with Syrah dominating its aromatic profile. Notes of chocolate and peony provide a beautiful evolution. Freshness and balance are the hallmarks of this refined wine with delicate oak and a harmonious structure that is best enjoyed slightly chilled. This cuvée remains the benchmark in its category, offering exceptional value and pleasure that no one should miss.
Vinification Hand harvested. Traditional vinification. Aged in oak barrels before bottling.
AWARDS
AWARDS A wine rated 90/100 by our Committee!