white peach and citrus edged Chardonnay came from the Waterton Hall vineyard on the Tamar River in Northern Tasmania
giving savoury warmth without heaviness
Seafood: shrimp
The purity on the nose is unmistakable
D’Arenberg The Sticks & Stones Tempranillo Blend Bellussi white peach and citrus edgedThe palate is bright, savoury, and wonderfully textural, opening with red cherry, raspberry, and plum skin before shifting into a spicy, earthy midpalate shaped by the Iberian varieties in the blend. Acidity is fresh and lively, keeping the wine energetic, and the tannins are fine, slightly rustic, and beautifully integrated. Notes of dried herbs, cocoa, and a faint amarolike bitterness add complexity. The finish is long, savoury, and redfruited,