d'Arenberg The Derelict Vineyard Grenache
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BACKGROUND: At a time when Grenache was considered unfashionable, Chester acquired many old bush vine, overgrown and abandoned vineyards. These vineyards still have a slightly dishevelled appearance, but they are back producing very low yields of exceptional fruit. WINEMAKING NOTES: The low-yielding Grenache fruit was hand-picked, and after gentle crushing in the โDemoisyโ crusher, separate parcels were fermented in traditional headed-down open fermenters. These batches remain separate until final blending. Gentle pressing took place in 19th century basket-presses with fermentation completed in barrels. The barrel ferments are aged on lees, there is no racking until final blending and no fining or filtration. TASTING NOTES: Generous fruits on the nose that are hallmarks of dโArenberg Grenache: blueberry, plum, and mulberry. Intertwined with loads of exotic spicy notes, floral edges and underlying rustic, earthy line. Fine, gritty tannins and vibrant acid help to complete a complex, food-friendly wine. WINEMAKER: Chester Osborn