d'Arenberg, The Twenty Eight Road Mourvedre, McLaren Vale

d'Arenberg · South Australia › McLaren Vale › Australia

Red · Mourvèdre
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LWIN 1351187
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88 /100
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17
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Taster #2876 · Oct 21, 2021
88/100
Very good. 14.5% alc. 12 months in new and old French and US oak. Colour: dark red berries with slight browning Bouquet: rustic, iron filings, cranberries, earth, leather Palate: as bouquet, barnyard, raspberries, coffee, dry long finish. Balanced and easy soft drinking. Lighter style than previous vintages though has depth still. October 2021
2006 vintage
Taster #9258 · Sep 23, 2018
88/100
Past best, but very drinkable.
1996 vintage
Taster #7297 · Mar 22, 2014
90/100
Goûté en Février 2014. Revisité. Belle surprise alors que l'alcool nous a paru moins dominant cette fois-ci, probablement aidé par le fait qu'il fut servi à environ 16-17 celsius (légèrement refroidi). Superbe équilibre. Excellent!
2006 vintage
Taster #7297 · Feb 22, 2014
89/100
14,5% d'alcool, 100% Mourvèdre Oeil : opacité 7/10, forte viscosité en parois, très léger reflets tuilé au pourtour de l'auréole Nez : projection d'intensité 5/10, cerises noires macérées à l'alcool, confiture de framboise et de fraise, cuir, cèdre, eucalyptus, alcool, arômes de fleurs sauvages, cannelle, anis, tabac, goudron, iodé, nez intéressant malgré le cuir et l'alcool Bouche : sec, ample à gras, acidité rafraîchissante, tanins encore charnus, amertume moyenne, persistance moyenne+, rétro fruitée, alcool, florale, végétale, amère Conclusion : étrange, …
2006 vintage
Taster #4355 · Mar 20, 2013
87/100
The label said it would age and benefit from decanting ; both were true. Ruby red with faint orange at the rim, lovely warm mature wine if a little simple. Cinammon, saddle and menthol were the most noticeable aromas and overall a very nice, conservative drinking experience.
1996 vintage
Taster #6566 · Dec 15, 2012
91/100
This is good stuff. Very blueberry and still remarkably young, yet complex. Only real downside is just a bit too much hot alcohol, but this is in keeping with where it is from.
2001 vintage
Taster #9342 · Oct 23, 2012
85/100
Nez fort, cuir. Grosse bouche. Fort mais encore équilibré. Tannique mais pas âpre. Un peu passé?
2006 vintage
Taster #8084 · Oct 3, 2012
88/100
Clear, med intensity ruby color. Clean, developed, med intensity aromas of dark berry fruit, eucalyptus, roastedness and a hint of anise. Med(+) body, nice med acidity, med(-) tannin, high but unobtrusive alcohol (14.5%). Brighter fruit than on the nose, with med(+) intensity flavors of dark plum, raspberry, roastedness. Drink now, not sure how much longer the acid/tannin will hold. Nice New World balance.
2006 vintage
Taster #1846 · Jun 3, 2012
88/100
Sill has life, but consume. Good balance, ample fruit.
2006 vintage
Taster #2885 · Jan 29, 2012
92/100
Much better than in my last note. The wine has mellowed and became a velvety fruit driven pleasure to drink. Alas my last one.
2001 vintage
Taster #3394 · Dec 23, 2011
86/100
Good mix of new world fruit and old world barnyard...
2006 vintage
Taster #2775 · Sep 13, 2011
82/100
À détailler
2006 vintage
Taster #6143 · Jan 15, 2011
88/100
Plutôt équilibré et goûteux, bien structuré mais néanmoins cher pour ce qu'il offre.
2006 vintage
Taster #9573 · Jan 14, 2010
87/100
Monthly Tasting Group LTB 2010-01; Australia; d'Arenberg (By HV) : Juicy cassis and other dark fruits. Also some herbs and spices. Good fresh acidity. Elegant wine. Really nice now, but it can last several years.
2006 vintage
Taster #2885 · Jul 27, 2009
90/100
A very nice effort with a blueberry note over some light fruit. Restrained nose but good palate. A great drinking wine.
2001 vintage
Taster #5431 · Oct 31, 2008
86/100
Powerful and fruity
2006 vintage
Taster #6345 · Jul 6, 2008
Full, Savoury
2006 vintage
Taster #6566 · Dec 16, 2007
90/100
Really good. Still young, but already gaining complexity. Fruit, acid, structure, texture all present and nicely balanced. Only downside is perhaps ever so slightly too much wood, but it is Australian. Probably has a good five years left and shame I only have 2 left.
2001 vintage
Taster #5519 · Apr 25, 2006
Very nice wine, leather on the nose, nice combo of fruit and acidity on the palate. I'd buy this again.
2001 vintage
Taster #5209 · Feb 4, 2004
Anything from the Southern Hemisphere at Suze: Blind number 5 - Tannic aroma - smells Bordeaux-like, like it might be something like Malbec. Polished currant fruit. Rich sweet palate with a slightly tangy finish. Tastes as if it has good breeding, though with a slightly high-toned finish. Surprise again. I missed this one by a mile.
2001 vintage