d'Arenberg, The Bonsai Vine, McLaren Vale

Initially after pouring in the glass the wine had a strong earthy or cellary flavor that led me to think it was corked, but how could it be possible as it is a screwcap wine? Fortunately the flavor almost dissipated with a bit of airtime. Further on the nose showed some ripe red and dark fruit. On the palate medium to full bodied and smooth, delivering very ripe red and dark fruit with a slightly earthy aspect. Not much tannic …

Very good value around the £10 mark. Went nicely with a chicken and chorizo stew.