"The nose features plum and bright red fruits with a hint of roasted meats, earth, pepper and exotic spices"
90/100: Tyson Stelzer
The nose features plum and bright red fruits with a hint of roasted meats, earth, pepper and exotic spices. The palate has some wonderful delicate fruit with blackberry joining the party. A touch of dried herbs adds a savoury edge with fine, lifted tannins providing a long finish. It’s cracking wine with sophistication—but don’t worry it’s still a lot of fun. Winemakers Notes
A delicious blend of Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvedre (GSM) from South Australia. The name ‘Stump Jump’ pays homage to a significant South Australian invention – the Stump Jump plough. As well as clearing the land around McLaren Vale, it was adopted worldwide in the late 19th century because of its ability to ride over stumps and gnarled roots, saving valuable time and energy.
Winemaking at d’Arenberg is very traditional and simplistic. The red wines are fermented in headed-down open fermenters. To get the right amount of colour and tannin extraction wader clad cellar hands foot tread the ferments. The skins are then separated via the traditional method of basket pressing then matured in barriques and large casks.