d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz 2006

McLaren Vale, South Australia
Natalie's Score: 92/100
Community Score: 4.6/5
Community Reviews: 3
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Product #: 981183
Wine Type: Red Wine


  		Price: $55.95
Alcohol: 13%
Drink: 2008-2013
Sweetness: Dry
Bottle size: 750 ml

Winery: d'Arenberg
More Vintages: 2008  2007  2005 

Tasting note:

A concentrated, blockbuster of a wine with notes of black cherry liqueur, anise, cedar and blackberry. Almost jammy in its intensity, but satisfyingly so. A long, warm finish. Decants 2 hours. Food matches: prime rib, goose, spicy fajitas, cherry filled chocolate.

Reviewed December 6, 2008 by

 

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Opinions about wine differ greatly as the experience is subjective. You may find it helpful to compare this critical evaluation of the wine with mine as well as your own:
Kevin rated this wine as 96/100 with the following review:

Aussie shiraz is more commonly thought of as big ballsy high alcohol fruit bombs. Dead Arm by d'Arenberg in Adelaide Hills is very different. This wine has a much more European feel; it's flavours of blackberry and herb are elegant rather than a kick in the teeth, the sweetness is subtle perfectly matched with defined tannins and superb length. Ridiculously good value - wine punches well above its weight.
Lynn Van Der Linde rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Fantastic Shiraz! Worth it's weight in gold, for all your Shiraz lovers. Aromas of bourbon, spice, oak, cigar box - and incredibly smooth for being so big.

 
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Serve this wine between 60-65 degrees Farenheit or 15-18 degrees Celsius.

 

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