NZ-Wide 
NZ-Wide
Free Shipping
Buy OnlineWe reckon d'Arenberg are not only the masters of great wine names, but of having some of the best value/quality around. There are no shortcuts taken in the production of any of the wines – low yields, foot trodden, basket pressed all make for seriously good wines.
This was first wine under the d’Arenberg label and first released in 1959. Named "d’Arenberg Burgundy" until 1993, when it became d’Arry’s Original. This is a wine that delivers plenty – This was aptly described it as ‘a ball of deliciousness’ at our d'Arenberg tasting. It has the sweet brown spiciness of Grenache wrapped in the earthy, plummy Shiraz. It is a wine that ‘flows’ through the palate.
Winery notes (2020 Vintage)
"First released in 1993, this wine was renamed d'Arry's Original in honour of third generation family member Francis d'Arenberg Osborn, universally known as d'Arry, to honour his lifelong services to the wine industry.
Small batches of grapes are gently crushed and then transferred to five tonne headed down open fermenters. These batches remain separate until final blending. Foot treading is undertaken two thirds of the way through fermentation. The wine is then basket pressed and 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.
A classic in its best form. Dark and vibrant ruby red colour with a perfumed bouquet of red and black berries. A unique mouthcoating freshness combined with flavours of red cherries, black plums, strawberries and herbs de Provence. Fine and velvety tannins are very integrated. An extremely savoury and long finish makes this wine irresistible. A d’Arenberg classic perfect for every occasion."
Great Value, JancisRobinson.com, September 2023 (2020 Vintage)
"Transparent garnet. Shiraz is more obvious on the nose than the Grenache. Great price! Very smooth and well integrated. A mouthful of vibrant South Australia, with some tannin on the end but not too painfully so. Not the most persistent wine but well put together and much more persistent than you would expect for the money."
90/100 Wine Spectator, USA (2020 Vintage)
"Shows a core of generous fruit flavours, with plush black cherry, pomegranate and cranberry flavours. Hints of black olive, herbs and Assam black tea add depth and complexity, while a note of salted black licorice lingers on the finish. Grenache and Shiraz. Drink now. "
