d’Arenberg The Custodian Grenache 2008
The Custodian is d’Arenberg’s tribute to McLaren Vale’s historic old-vine Grenache — a variety they’ve championed for generations. In the early 1980s, while others pulled up old Grenache vines, d’Arry Osborn refused — and his son Chester built on that legacy, earning the winery its ‘Custodian’ title by preserving nearly one-third of the region’s old bush vine Grenache today.
The 2008 vintage brings a tale of two seasons: a cool start delivering bright acidity and balance, followed by a burst of heat that ripened Grenache to lush, ripe perfection.
Hand-picked, foot-trodden and basket pressed, The Custodian was matured for nine months in seasoned French and American oak to keep the vibrant fruit centre-stage.
Expect layers of juicy raspberry and cherry, hints of cinnamon and five spice, and a floral lift of pot pourri. Velvety tannins, lively acidity and plush fruit all sit in harmony — this is classic McLaren Vale Grenache with genuine history behind it.
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The Custodian is d’Arenberg’s tribute to McLaren Vale’s historic old-vine Grenache — a variety they’ve championed for generations. In the early 1980s, while others pulled up old Grenache vines, d’Arry Osborn refused — and his son Chester built on that legacy, earning the winery its ‘Custodian’ title by preserving nearly one-third of the region’s old bush vine Grenache today.
The 2008 vintage brings a tale of two seasons: a cool start delivering bright acidity and balance, followed by a burst of heat that ripened Grenache to lush, ripe perfection.
Hand-picked, foot-trodden and basket pressed, The Custodian was matured for nine months in seasoned French and American oak to keep the vibrant fruit centre-stage.
Expect layers of juicy raspberry and cherry, hints of cinnamon and five spice, and a floral lift of pot pourri. Velvety tannins, lively acidity and plush fruit all sit in harmony — this is classic McLaren Vale Grenache with genuine history behind it.
