d'Arenberg - The Laughing Magpie McLaren Vale Shiraz Viognier 2018

d'Arenberg - The Laughing Magpie McLaren Vale Shiraz Viognier 2018Since 1912 the Osborn family have grown grapes and made wine in the picturesque surrounds of McLaren Vale. Today, fourth generation family member Chester Osborn is at the winemaking helm, making distinctive wines using traditional methods in the winery and the vineyard. McLaren Vale is home to some of the oldest vines in Australia, dating as far back as 1850. The Mediterranean climate, huge array of soil types and proximity to the ocean with the

Particular emphasis is put on sustainable agricultural practices: no GMO vines

is capable of retaining water

which became CedarCreek Estate Winery—a two time Canadian Winery of the Year award winner

Gonzalez was advised by an uncle of his

Il vigneto Colombara

The Mediterranean climate of the Chachapol Valley makes for excellent growing conditions for Syrah

gave him Hugh Johnson’s Wine

Gaston now manages the day-to-day running of the winery

The grapes are destemmed

grew up utilizing these natural farming practices in his own family’s garden

Their Altamira vineyard is located in the Valle de Uco

The main challenges are the difficulty in finding staff and the threat of wild boars