THE STUMP JUMP - brought to you by Spec Savers???

D'Arenberg's Stump Jack label and range has evolved considerably since it was introduced as a budget alternative to the iconic d'Arry's Original. So when you're trapped in the famous Eumundi Market carpark, with no red wine, there was no finer sight than this being offered at 2 for $25 at the local Thirsty Camel Bottleshop.
While the label looks like an eye chart [it comes with a back label justification] it's always the stuff inside that counts. And both really surprised me.

D'ARENBERG "THE STUMP JUMP" 2013 CABERNET MERLOT: At 5 years old I was expecting this to be a little tired. It's the complete opposite with lashings of vibrant berry fruit leaping out of a beautifully balanced, integrated palate. This is worth hunting for.
REGION: McLaren Vale
A/V: 14.4% 
PRICE: $12.50
FROM: The Thirsty Camel, Eumundi
RATING: 5/5 from me 

D'ARENBERG "THE STUMP JUMP" 2016 SHIRAZ: On Day One of tasting I thought this may just be too young. It was a little bit aggressive on the palate and fairly feral. So we tasted it over the next threed days and while it 
understandably softened it was still a wine that disappointed.
REGION: McLaren Vale
A/V: 14% 
PRICE: $12.50
FROM: The Thirsty Camel, Eumundi 
   RATING: 3/5 from me