d'Arenberg The Galvo Garage Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Petit Verdot / Cabernet Franc

Notes - The inspiration behind this wine is the so-called 'garage wines' from Bordeaux, the home of the classic varieties used in this blend. There they are produced in the shed or 'garage' of boutique winemakers dedicated to making small-volume wines of the highest quality. These wines are not 'Classified' by the governing wine authorities, yet are often the most sought after, highly priced wines in the world today. D'Arenberg's galvanized, corrugated 'garage' was built in 1927, and to this day, houses d'Arenberg's traditional open fermenters and 19th century basket-presses used in the handcrafting of this wine. The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon (61%), Merlot (17%), Cabernet Franc (14%) and Petit Verdot (8%) - the fruit sourced from McLaren Vale (89%) and Adelaide Hills (11%). "A proprietary blend of Bordeaux varietals, the inky / blue / purple-tinged 2004 The Galvo Garage is a backward effort offering notes of blackcurrants, sweet cherries, licorice, and underbrush. It is a structured, austere, but concentrated wine that will benefit from 2-3 years of cellaring, and keep for 12-15." 90 Points, Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, November 2006.
 
     

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