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d'Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz 2014 Wine Review

d'Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz 2014

d'Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz 2014

Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $19.95

Drink: 2015-2021

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: d'Arenberg

Agent: Churchill Cellars Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 91/100

A blockbuster Australian wine with savoury, juicy, meaty, lip-smacking flavours! Enticing eucalyptus and blackberry aromas in this full-bodied, smooth Australian red wine. Loaded with concentrated dark red fruit flavours on the finish, along with a spice kick. This robust red wine was not fined or filtered. Pair with meat lovers pizza or prime rib.

Shiraz food pairings: black bean soup, blue cheese, caramelized onion dip.

Venerated Vegetarian Wine

This d'Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz 2014 was reviewed on December 7, 2017 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 506931
  • $18.01 
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Reviews and Ratings

Jon Steeves - Sommelier rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Smooth, dry, full bodied, Australian Shiraz, from McLaren Vale. Accessible, enticing red berry and spice. Offering great value. Pair with bbq chicken, tacos, charcuterie, aged cheese. Versatility in a bottle. Tasted 2014 vintage Dec 2017. 90 points
Monique Sosa - Accredited Sommelier rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Bold juicy and smooth. Prominent plum, cassis, mild baking spice, hints of graphite minerality and a long minty-eucalyptus finish. Amazing value for the quality! Enjoy this rich, satiny smooth, juicy full-bodied Shiraz with chilli con carne. Tasted Dec 2017 by @sommsosa | bespoketastings.ca

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