Winery d'ArenbergThe Sticks & Stones
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Tempranillo and the Tinto cão.
This wine generally goes well with pork, beef or game (deer, venison).
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the The Sticks & Stones of Winery d'Arenberg in the region of Australie du Sud often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with The Sticks & Stones
Pairings that work perfectly with The Sticks & Stones
Original food and wine pairings with The Sticks & Stones
The The Sticks & Stones of Winery d'Arenberg matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of hungarian goulash, tomatoes, zucchini, potatoes stuffed moroccan style with... or brazilian feijoada.
Details and technical informations about Winery d'Arenberg's The Sticks & Stones.
Discover the grape variety: Tempranillo
Elegant, structured reds with aromas of strawberry, cherry, plum, leather, blond tobacco and pronounced vanilla from long oak ageing. Ranges from Joven to Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva. Star of Rioja DOCa, Ribera del Duero DO and Toro DO, also shines in the Douro as Tinta Roriz/Aragonez. One of the world's most planted Spanish varieties.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of The Sticks & Stones from Winery d'Arenberg are 2004, 2006, 2008, 2005 and 2003.
Informations about the Winery d'Arenberg
The Winery d'Arenberg is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 81 wines for sale in the of McLaren Vale to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of McLaren Vale
South Australian showcase of Mediterranean Shiraz: king red (~60% of the vineyard) powerful and silky with notes of blackberry, plum, dark chocolate, eucalyptus and a touch of sweet spice, velvety tannins and vibrant fruit. Renowned old-vine Grenache (cherry, garrigue, pepper), firm Cabernet Sauvignon and dense Mourvèdre as complement. Fresh Chardonnay and Vermentino in whites. Region 38 km south of Adelaide, Mediterranean climate, among the most geo-diverse soils in the world.
The wine region of Australie du Sud
Cradle of the great Australian Shiraz: powerful, sun-drenched reds with notes of blackberry, candied plum, pepper, chocolate and eucalyptus, ample tannins and vibrant fruit (Barossa, McLaren Vale). Firm, minty Cabernet Sauvignon on Coonawarra (terra rossa). Dry, lemony Riesling from Clare and Eden Valley, straight and taut. Fresh Sauvignon and Chardonnay from Adelaide Hills.
The word of the wine: Stopper (taste of)
A defect in the wine reminiscent of the smell and taste of mouldy cork.
