d'Arenberg The Custodian Grenache 1999 750mL

Chester Osborn, the remarkable person behind this enormous array of both impeccably high quality and value-priced wines, deserves considerable accolades for what he is able to achieve at all price ranges. If you love Australian wines, d’Arenberg is a winery to seek out as these offerings all possess abundant soul as well as character. In short, the accolades that proprietor/winemaker Chester Osborn receives not only from The Wine Advocate, but virtually everybody in the wine world, are all well deserved.

Wine Advocate  This is a terrific bargain. D'Arenberg does a noteworthy job with their 100% Grenache cuvee called The Custodian. The 1999 The Custodian Grenache exhibits copious quantities of kirsch liqueur, ripe fruit, medium to full body, excellent purity, and a peppery, spicy, long finish. It is a delicious red to drink. ..... read more

Australian Wine Companion  Light to medium red-purple; sweet, varietal jammy/berry fruit with a touch of spice on the bouquet is largely repeated on the spicy, dried berry palate. ..... read more