2018 d'Arenberg Stephanie The Gnome With Rose Tinted Glasses

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Winery
d'Arenberg
Vintage
2018
Grape Variety
Sangiovese
Region
  • Mclaren Vale
Alcohol (%)
12.5
Purchase Price ($)
18
Wine Rating
88
Closure
Screwcap
Source
Sample
A blend of Sangiovese, Cinsault and Shiraz from McLaren Vale. The wine is a pretty but full pink with orange hues, the nose shows rose petal with wild strawberry and a touch of Turkish delight. Stephanie is no shrinking violet, there is good definition of savoury strawberry and raspberry fruit that has a textural astringency but is swept along by flowing acidity. The finish is drying and has a tar and roses aspect to it that calls out for food.