Peter,

Stumpjump is good stuff at a good price - I am a big fan of D'Arenberg's wines at all levels. If you like the StumpJump, try their Footbolt Shiraz - it run's about $15 per bottle, and footpressing is still a part of making the wine!

But if you really liked the StumpJump, try D'Arenbergs "Ironstone Pressings", McLaren Vale. It's a similar red blend to the Stumpjump, but it is the Big, BIG Brother.

You can find it for approx. $55/ a bottle, which is expensive - I think it is definitley a special occasion bottle/gift without going into bordeaux and signature california cab price territory. It has the advantage of being softer and fruity (blueberries/blackberries/spice if I recall?) enough to drink young, but it has a firm tannic backbone to cellar for a while. Nice long finish. I highly recommend this wine.


DL