Since 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 resultant cooling sea breezes make it an idyllic location for wine grape growing. Best known for Shiraz, McLaren Vale also excels in the production of ultra-premium Grenache and Cabernet. Mediterranean red varieties such as Vermentino, Tempranillo, Sangiovese are also very well suited climatically, along with the white varieties of Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier. These interesting varieties provide wine lovers with yet another layer of discovery.

At d’Arenberg, every vineyard has a personality which is encouraged to flourish with minimal intervention in the vineyard and winery. Through time-honoured techniques such as open fermentation, foot treading, and basket pressing, this personality is allowed to shine.

All d’Arenberg estate owned and leased vineyards are NASAA Certified for organic and biodynamic processes. This natural and environmentally friendly philosophy encourages strong root systems that penetrate the soil, resulting in lively tannin structures, soil characters and fine minerality. These practices also ensure that yields are kept low with concentrated flavours and excellent natural acidity.

d’Arenberg white wines are varietally expressive, with lifted aromas and delicate bouquets. Full flavoured, elegant and balanced, with bright, fresh acidity giving way to a long, lingering finish. Their reds are Sophisticated, fragrant, fruit flavoured wines with excellent palate texture, free of excess oak. Long, lively, gritty and youthful tannins full of fragrant fruit and mineral notes, melding seamlessly with complex spice, game and earthy body.

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