Daryl Groom
Australia
Daryl's Wines
- Australia
- 8 wines
- 3 styles
The genius who made one of Australia's most expensive wines, Penfolds Grange
- Meet Daryl.... He has been a winemaker for 35 years, with some of his wines even served at the Oscars and Emmys two years in a row!
- Working as the senior white and red winemaker at Penfolds, his 1986 Penfolds Grange was arguably one of the top 3 Granges ever made - 98 points from Wine Spectator and Robert Parker!
- Daryl LOVES making (and drinking) Shiraz... It's silky, intense and simply delicious he says and the greatest value of all red wines.
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Daryl Groom's Story
Daryl Groom's Story
"Hi Angels!
I have been making wine for 35 years, working in wineries such as Krondorf in the Barossa, Saltram, Peter Lehman, Kaiser Stuhl and working with Penfolds between 1982 - 1989. I am proud to say that my 1986 Penfolds Grange was arguably one of the top 3 Granges ever made and some of my wines were even served at the Oscars and Emmys two years in a row!
I only make wines that I personally love to drink and love to make... my Aussie wines come from my own vineyards, planted by mine and my sister in law's families - so in this sense I have full control over the whole process!
I LOVE making (and drinking) Shiraz... It's silky, sexy and simply delicious. I appreciate the personality of all the different styles but I think Shiraz offers the greatest value of all red wines. I love to make wine but even more so I love people drinking and enjoying my wine.
With the Angels' support I have been able to put the best resources into making quality wine exclusively for you. I can select the best barrels I need and farm to the highest quality.
Naked Wines is a gift from god to a winemaker - I knew there were Angels in heaven!"
Daryl's Activity
Hello Angels.
If you want a really fun, unique and very meaningful to me, wine to try would love you to get your hands and mouths onto my DRG Barossa Valley Zinfandel/Shiraz from Australia.
Its delicious and a real crowd pleaser to share with fa ily and friends.
Why is it FUN. I dont know of any other winemaker in the world that blends these two varietals together or even has the chance to.
Why is it UNIQUE. Zinfandel is one of the main red grape varieties of California. It was scarcely available in Australia. In 2003 with my experience in California we decided to plant 8 acres in Australia and became at that time the 2nd biggest growers!!
Why is it MEANINGFUL TO ME. I planted these vines with my brother in law, partner and vineyard manager David Marschall. At the time he thought I was a little crazy especially when I asked him to plant them in "old pioneering bush vine style" But he did it for me.
Davey soon after sadly passed away from nasty gioblastoma after two brain surgeries and the strongest fight you could ever give. Pictures are of Davey in the early years of the vines. He was as Aussie as you could get.
If you do help support and give it a try please say a cheers to Davey and a toast to family.. Thats what I always do with this wine.
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(latest reply 1 day ago)
Just had this to accompany a mid week roast pork dinner. Slightly chilled and allowed to breath for about 90 minutes.. Mrs G can cook, very well. This wine came from naked as a freebe. Thank you very much..
Too dry aftertaste for me
Andy Powell
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DRG Daryl Groom Reserve Robert Young Vineyard Alexander Valley Chardonnay 2022
1 week ago
Stunning. Deep rich. Just the way it should be. Great value for great wine..
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(latest reply 6 days ago)
Absolutely superb wine, dark, smooth, dark fruit like black cherry and black berries, a very enjoyable glass of wine to sip slowly by a real fire on a winter's evening and bring warmth back to the soul.
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(latest reply 6 days ago)
Hi Daryl
Am around the Barossa valley (over from England on a family trip) on the 16th. We’d like to visit your winery if possible?
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(latest reply 6 days ago)
Loved this wine but the price for me has gone to high for vs. the quality. I have other Naked wines that are as good but cheaper.
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(latest reply 6 days ago)
Buy again- any year
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(latest reply 6 days ago)
I decanted the bottle and my wife and I had a glass each without food. It was okay but not wow! However two days later when we shared the wine with family the body and depth were evident and the initially harshness had softened into a complex mix of enjoyable notes