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d'Arenberg The Custodian Grenache 2013 Wine Review

d'Arenberg The Custodian Grenache 2013

d'Arenberg The Custodian Grenache 2013

Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 5

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Price: $19.95

Drink: 2017-2019

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: d'Arenberg

Agent: Churchill Cellars Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 88/100

Lots of acidity on this juicy Australian red wine blend. Tarry black fruit and spices. Pair with a rare steak.

Grenache food pairings: braised beef dishes, turkey, soft cheese, roasted pork.

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This d'Arenberg The Custodian Grenache 2013 was reviewed on August 19, 2017 by Natalie MacLean

Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 603845
  • $19.02 
  • Check Stock

Reviews and Ratings

Perry rated this wine as 90/100
Andrea Shapiro rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Bright red fruit, strawberry gum drops, smokey forest and a distinct earthy mineral note. Flavours are juicy and l Celt. Bing cherry, ripe raspberry and tomato leaves. Dry (4g/L) Medium zingy acidity, body and high velvety tannins. This is a nice Grenache from Maclaren Vale. Pair with aubergine or pizza. 89 points - Feb 2018
Rachelle O'Connor rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Fruit forward with notable flavors of plum, blueberry and blackberry and a hint of spiciness. Chewy tannins with a dark berry minty finish.
d'Arenberg's The Custodian (2013) is a juicy, Grenache-based red wine blend. Spicy, with ripe dark fruit, candied cherry on the palate, this wine would do well being the custodian of a gourmet burger topped with blue cheese. - Community Wine Reviews

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