2021 d’Arenberg d’Arry’s Original Grenache Shiraz

First released in 1993, this wine was renamed d'Arry's Original in honour of third generation family member Francis d'Arenberg Osborn, universally known as d'Arry, to honour his lifelong services to the wine industry.

Decked out with succulent black fruits, this is a rich, concentrated and chewy textured blend that delivers terrific value.

A blend of 50% Grenache and 50% Shiraz matured in a mixture of new and used French oak barriques for a period of approximately 20 months. Deep midnight black heart with a dark red black tinged hue. Black cherry, black raspberry and liquorice aromas emerge from the glass complimented by vanillin oak, whiffs of scorched earth and peppered fennel notes. Rich, concentrated and opulent, the weighty palate is flush with succulent black raspberry, black cherry and liquorice flavours which are backed by a robust tannin structure that’s somewhat concealed by the volume of fruit. Vanillin cedar, scorched earth and blackpepper elements lurk underneath. Finishes long and juicy with a chewy mouth feel.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 14.5%

Other Reviews….
A mighty good year is perfectly reflected in this famous wine, a tribute over many years to one of the real characters of the wine industry. It’s a tried-and-true blend from McLaren Vale offering generous plush red fruit flavours with a slightly dusty dried herb influence offsetting. There is plenty of density in the middle palate which carries effortlessly to a sustained finish. Drink 2024-2033.
93 Points
Ray Jordan – WinePilot.com