The d’Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz 2019, from McLaren Vale, is expected to be a powerfully concentrated and complex wine. On the nose, look for an intense bouquet of ripe dark fruits like blackberry, plum, and black cherry, interwoven with notes of liquorice, dark chocolate, and an earthy minerality, complemented by hints of spice (black pepper, star anise) and savory oak (vanilla, cedar, tobacco). The palate should be full-bodied and rich, with a dense core of fruit, firm yet integrated tannins, and balanced acidity providing structure and length. Flavors will echo the nose, with additional layers of espresso, smoked meats, and a long, persistent finish that lingers with a touch of fruit sweetness and spicy complexity.
Dead Arm is an intense, brooding shiraz with superb depth and flavour. Inky, juicy, dark berry fruits flood the palate. There’s mocha and chocolate too, with lighter perfumed aromas to begin, violets and blueberries perhaps.
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