Notes of: Clove

Notes of: Plum

Notes of: Black Pepper

Notes of: Blackcurrant

Notes of: Dark Chocolate

d'Arenberg

d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz

Australia, McLaren Vale

Red wine

4.8

Expert Rating

4.1

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

This is a bold and intense Australian Shiraz from d'Arenberg, one of McLaren Vale's leading wineries. It has a deep, dark ruby color with a nose of dark fruits, licorice, and spice. The palate is full-bodied and lushly textured, with a core of blackberry, plum, and dark chocolate flavors. The tannins are firm, yet smooth, and the finish is long, with lingering notes of black pepper and coffee. Enjoy this wine now, or cellar for up to ten years for an even more intense flavor experience.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz has a deep ruby hue and aromas of dark, ripe fruit, licorice, black pepper, and smoky oak.On the palate, this full-bodied red offers flavors of concentrated blackberry and plum, with light notes of coffee, black pepper, and violets. The tannins are well-integrated, leading to a long, lingering finish. This is a great choice for lovers of big, bold reds.

EXPERT RATING

4.8

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2058

Profile

Sweetness:

Almost dry

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Intense

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Full

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Shiraz/Syrah

ORIGINS

Winery: d'Arenberg

Region: McLaren Vale

McLaren Vale is an important wine-producing region in the Fleurieu Peninsula, south of Australian. It is renowned for its award-winning Shiraz, as well as other grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mourvedre, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. McLaren Vale has a long and proud history of winemaking, with the first vines planted in the region in 1838. The region’s first commercial winery, Bleasdale, was established in 1850, and the region has been producing quality wines ever since. In the early 1900s, McLaren Vale was one of the most important wine regions in Australia, and it continues to be a major player in the Australian wine industry today.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.1

0 Review