Originally Posted By: AdamP88

d'Arenberg '05 Grenache "The Custodian" (Australia)
d'Arenberg '04 Shiraz Grenache "d'Arry's Original" (Australia)

I'll give reports on the others as I try them. I opened up the d'Arry's Original yesterday. It's absolutely delicious! Definitely a "fruitbomb" as Gary Vaynerchuk would say, but oh so tasty. I could actually pick out specific blackberry, cherry and plum flavors, and I'm usually terrible at picking out individual flavor components in wines. The finish is excellent too - the tannins are present but not overpowering, and the finish is loooong - really coats the palate well. It's not a huge wine by any means - and not really all that complex, but it's extremely satisfying.

I like it so much I'm strongly considering going out and getting a few more bottles today. And I never do that.


These d'Arenburgs are fabtastic, i agree 120%!
The grenache tempers the shiraz and adds a soft texture (velvety tannins) with undertones of blueberries.
I have a few of these in the cellar. Great price point for these Aussie reds (about $18/btl here).

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