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d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz 2006 Wine Review

d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz 2006

d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz 2006

McLaren Vale, Australia

Community Score:93/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $70.00

Drink: 2008-2013

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: d'Arenberg

Natalie's Score: 92/100

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.

Shiraz food pairings: prime rib, goose, spicy fajitas, cherry filled chocolate.

This d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz 2006 was reviewed on December 6, 2008 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 599431
  • $48.95 
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Reviews and Ratings

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 - Certified Sommelier 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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