d'Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz 2022 | McLaren Vale

d'Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz 2022 | McLaren ValedArenberg The Footbolt Shiraz 2022 takes its name from Footbolt the pride of Joseph Osborns racing stable, and the horse he made the hard decision to sell in 1912 to purchase the dArenberg property. A sacrifice that has given McLaren Vale one of its most enduring and beloved Shiraz labels. The 2022 vintage is 100% McLaren Vale Shiraz of genuine richness and balance crimson purple in colour, fragrant with dark plum, blackberry, boysenberry, black

d’Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz 2022 takes its name from Footbolt — the pride of Joseph Osborn’s racing stable, and the horse he made the hard decision to sell in 1912 to purchase the d’Arenberg property. A sacrifice that has given McLaren Vale one of its most enduring and beloved Shiraz labels. The 2022 vintage is 100% McLaren Vale Shiraz of genuine richness and balance — crimson-purple in colour, fragrant with dark plum, blackberry, boysenberry, black pepper, and a touch of liquorice, and opulent on the palate with ripe, velvety tannins and an impeccable balance of acidity, alcohol, and oak. 

Appearance

Bright medium purple with a subtle ruby halo — the vivid, concentrated colour of a McLaren Vale Shiraz of real depth and character.

Aroma

Lifted and fragrant — dark cherries, black plum, and a hint of Dutch liquorice lead an expressive and inviting bouquet, with boysenberry and subtle black pepper adding complexity and a distinctly McLaren Vale character.

Palate

Rich and opulent — black plums, cherries, and blackberries are intertwined with integrated mocha, Dutch liquorice, and black pepper on a palate of genuine depth and generosity. Tannins are ripe, rich, and juicy, with a beautifully balanced acid line that makes the wine approachable now but will reward cellaring for years to come. A rich and balanced example of a McLaren Vale classic.

Pairs With

Slow-roasted lamb, beef short ribs, cured meats, aged hard cheeses, and hearty Mediterranean dishes. A McLaren Vale Shiraz built for the table and the cellar in equal measure.