Australia

Predominantly made from fruit sourced from the cool climate Adelaide Hills, about 15% comes from the Pump Shed Block situated right in front of the winery. This wine is so-named as a result of the fishplates which sit in the bottom of the harvester and collect the falling grapes, which are invariably destroyed as the harvester moves through the steep, v-shaped gullies and sharp mid-row corners of the Pump Shed Block. (and you thought it had something to do with Greek traditions??)

Chester's Tasting Notes:

The nose shows initial lifted, herbaceous, gooseberry, blackcurrant leaf, freshly cut grass and passionfruit smells as well as a base of more subtle and elegant slightly perfumed lychee and lime aromas.

The young d’Arenberg Broken Fishplate Sauvignon Blanc palate is intense and juicy with a long aftertaste and crisp dry finish.

Although not specifically intended or ideally suited for long term cellaring, a short to medium term stint in bottle lets d’Arenberg’s Broken Fishplate Sauvignon Blanc develop lovely nutmeg, apple, ripe pear and honeysuckle aromas.

Serving and Cellaring Suggestions:

Serve at 14 �C. or less now or in 1 – 3 years with all sorts of food, primarily seafood, especially smoked salmon, oysters and trout, also prawns, duck and spicy cuisine, many Asian dishes, especially Thai food and even savoury dishes – the Broken Fishplate can rise to almost all food occasions.

Tasting Notes

Available at major supermarkets while stocks last.

Information by darenberg.com.au