d'Arenberg
The Dead Arm McLaren Vale Shiraz
McLaren Vale, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia
Very dark almost black or brown in color, fruit blackberry, musty, more acidic and spicy. I really didn’t enjoy it. The spice stick to the top of my mouth and I did not enjoy the finish.
Very dark almost black or brown in color, fruit blackberry, musty, more acidic and spicy. I really didn’t enjoy it. The spice stick to the top of my mouth and I did not enjoy the finish.
Mar 28th, 2019
This wine is clear and deep purple in colour.
On the nose it is clean of pronounced intensity. Aromas of dark fruit (plum, cherry & blackcurrent) as well a peppery spiciness along with vanilla, clove and a savouriness.
The palate is dry, with medium acid and alcohol. Medium but smooth tannin, medium (+) body and flavour intensity which presents the same flavours as in the nose. The finish is medium.
Although nothing stands out I think this is very well balanced and enjoyable.
This wine is clear and deep purple in colour.
On the nose it is clean of pronounced intensity. Aromas of dark fruit (plum, cherry & blackcurrent) as well a peppery spiciness along with vanilla, clove and a savouriness.
The palate is dry, with medium acid and alcohol. Medium but smooth tannin, medium (+) body and flavour intensity which presents the same flavours as in the nose. The finish is medium.
Although nothing stands out I think this is very well balanced and enjoyable.
👁 Clear dark ruby, sediments on bottom. Such intense colour concentration!
👃 Nose of spices and black fruits --cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, anise
👅 Earthy, but not too dirt-like. Balanced very well with just the right amount of fruit and spice.
✍️ What a pleasure to get my paws on this. It's a BIG wine, but so well-structured and so complex. 2010 vintage is ready to drink now or can wait a few more years.
👁 Clear dark ruby, sediments on bottom. Such intense colour concentration!
👃 Nose of spices and black fruits --cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, anise
👅 Earthy, but not too dirt-like. Balanced very well with just the right amount of fruit and spice.
✍️ What a pleasure to get my paws on this. It's a BIG wine, but so well-structured and so complex. 2010 vintage is ready to drink now or can wait a few more years.
I have to say the young 2013 vintage goes better with food than by it self. Jammy nature balances well with the fat in the food.
I have to say the young 2013 vintage goes better with food than by it self. Jammy nature balances well with the fat in the food.
Feb 21st, 20172011 vintage opened up nicely - perfect complement with lamb shoulder
2011 vintage opened up nicely - perfect complement with lamb shoulder
Jul 12th, 2015Earthty, leather fruity finishing.
Earthty, leather fruity finishing.
Jan 31st, 2015
