d'Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz 2021 (750ml)

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Producer	d'Arenberg
Country	Australia
Region	South Australia
Subregion	McLaren Vale
Varietal	Syrah
Vintage	2021
Sku	00309
Size	750ml

 

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Throughout the years Footbolt is becoming the synonym of classic and consistent McLaren Vale Shiraz. Pour in your glass and you will see a crimson-purple color with a subtle ruby halo. A swirl in the glass and fragrant aromas of dark plum, blackberry fruits, boysenberries, subtle black pepper and a touch of liquorice will come straight up. On the palate is where the wine becomes fascinating. Rich and opulent black fruits, plums, blackberries and boysenberries are intertwined with cured meat, mocha, peppery spices and a plush coat of red cherries. Tannins are ripe and velvety. Acidity, alcohol and oak balance are impeccable, the length ditto. Great drinking now but will cellar well too.

Joseph Osborn was a successful racehorse owner and Footbolt was the pride of his stable. In 1912 he made the hard decision to sell his horses to purchase the d’Arenberg property. 

The wine is then basket pressed and then transferred to a mixture of new and used French oak barriques to complete fermentation. The barrel ferments are aged on lees, and there is no racking until final blending. This wine does not undertake fining or filtration prior to bottling.

Savory notes of sage and bay leaf are as forward on the nose as the plum and cherry notes. There's a lick of vanillin oak showing, too. The abundance of tangy fruit continues its journey in the mouth, lingering on the finish amidst a powerful, well-placed frame of tannins. Drink now–2031. -C.P.

The 2021 The Footbolt Shiraz is concentrated and dense, with loads of black tannin in the mouth and black fruit to match. Though not a heavy wine, it’s concentrated as hell. Good value here. 14.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. Anticipated Maturity: 2024-2028