d'Arenberg The Sticks and Stones

Interesting facts

The wine sector "d'arenberg" are often unusual names. The title "The Sticks and Stones" ("Sticks and stones") have been inspired by an old saying: "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names never hurt me". Also "Sticks" are called cuttings, which are planted grape growers farm on stony soils ("Stones") of vineyards in McLaren Vale.The blended wine "Stiks end stouns 2005" consists of an interesting mix of Grenache, Tempranillo and Shiraz that provides the elegance, depth and refinement of taste. Interestingly, the oenologist of the winery Chester Osborn was one of the first planted Tempranillo in McLaren Vale. Later, it became clear that this variety thrives in this terroir and shows excellent results in combination with its classic partner Grenache — the favorite brand of the winery "d'arenberg". Grapes for wine "The Sticks and Stones" gently crushed rubber gear ??crusher and fermented in small batches in open fermenters. Pressed grape skins with special baskets of pressing the XIX century firms "Coq" and "Bromley

Tasting Characteristics

The wine is deep shining red.
Floral tones in the aroma of the wine is amazingly balanced with leafy and herbaceous with notes of dark red fruit — cherries, cranberries, plums, fresh strawberry jam, musk, vanilla and violets and nuances of oak.
The taste of wine is elegant, soft, seductive, balanced, with notes of cranberries, red and black fruit, cherries and cherry liqueur, toast, minerals, rich, lush finish with noticeable tannins.
The wine goes well with lamb, wild boar stew, rich meat dishes.