2001 d'Arenberg "The Stump Jump"

[Drew]

75% Grenache, 20% Shiraz and 5% Mourvedre blend. Named after an Australian farming invention which enabled a ploughshare to jump over the gnarled Eucalyptus roots when clearing the land for new vineyards.
Really funky, terroir driven flavors. Spicy black cherry and blackberry flavors abound with mushroom, earthy and toffee notes. The fruit flavors definately played a supporting role for the first several hours the wine was opened. After which it was front stage for the curtain call, but in a subdued, shy way. A nice surprise from Australia that leaned toward the Spanish expression rather than the typical Aussie fruit bomb that a lot of GSM's do. 14%Alc/vol. $9.99

Drew