Tina Gellie reports on a catch-up with one of Australian wine's true characters, Chester Osborn, and tastes through some of the latest releases from his highly regarded d'Arenberg winery in McLaren Vale - plus some interesting older wines from the cellar.
Chester Osborn, chief winemaker of renowned South Australian winery d’Arenberg, was in London recently to show off some current-releases, surprises from the cellar and wines that haven’t even made it to UK shores yet.
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Tasting notes on latest d’Arenberg releases and other estate wines to look out for:
Click on the wines to see the full tasting note.
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{"wineId":"17748","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"23885","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"23886","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"23887","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"23888","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"23889","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"23890","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"23891","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
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