d'Arenberg
The Footbolt McLaren Vale Shiraz
McLaren Vale, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia
Nice crimson color. On the nose raspberry, plum, cherry, spice, and earth. On the palate plum, blackberry, and strong tannins overwhelm. The finish brings spice, pepper and a gratifying sweet dark fruit and plum.
Nice crimson color. On the nose raspberry, plum, cherry, spice, and earth. On the palate plum, blackberry, and strong tannins overwhelm. The finish brings spice, pepper and a gratifying sweet dark fruit and plum.
3 people found it helpfulApr 25th, 2014
Very tasty and easy to drink.
Very tasty and easy to drink.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 18th, 2014
Inmediately upon opening: rubber hose, dark cherry and light tobacco on the palate red fruit and delicious a wonderful especially for the price point definitely a revisit
Inmediately upon opening: rubber hose, dark cherry and light tobacco on the palate red fruit and delicious a wonderful especially for the price point definitely a revisit
Apr 27th, 2017Nowhere near as Jammy as one would expect given the vintage. Carries the alc well too. Tannins still very firm.
Nowhere near as Jammy as one would expect given the vintage. Carries the alc well too. Tannins still very firm.
Jun 18th, 2016
Deliciously deep, dark and luscious with oodles of spice.
Deliciously deep, dark and luscious with oodles of spice.
Oct 23rd, 2015
Overall nice but slightly weak mouthfeel.
Overall nice but slightly weak mouthfeel.
Feb 7th, 2015Heavy ripe fruit and straight menthol.
Heavy ripe fruit and straight menthol.
Nov 19th, 2014
Some wet wood and new oak vanillin notes on nose. Fruit and herbal bouquet not obscured, though. Balanced, jammy attack, with mercifully integrated oak across the palate. Mid palate acid and frothy cocoa. Characteristic graphite and black pepper tooth scraping tannic ripping finish. Modern for sure but still room left for terroir
Some wet wood and new oak vanillin notes on nose. Fruit and herbal bouquet not obscured, though. Balanced, jammy attack, with mercifully integrated oak across the palate. Mid palate acid and frothy cocoa. Characteristic graphite and black pepper tooth scraping tannic ripping finish. Modern for sure but still room left for terroir
Nov 21st, 2013