d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz 2009 750ml, McLaren Vale

Expert Reviews

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 95 pts - Very deep garnet-purple colored, the 2009 The Dead Arm Shiraz presents an intense and complex nose of blackberry preserves and dried mulberries over coffee, black olives, smoky bacon and humus. The palate is richly fruited and nicely balanced with layers of savory and dark berry flavors and crisp acid textured by medium-firm finely grained tannins. It finishes long with hints of menthol and marmite toast coming through. It should be drinking best 2013 to 2024+. - Feb 2012

James Halliday's Wine Companion - 94 pts - Deep, inky purple-crimson; in archetypal Dead Arm style, powerful and rich, but given some welcome lift by the mix of bitter chocolate and savoury/spicy notes on the palate. This is a style that will not change any time soon, and, within that context, is a good example. Date tasted 12 Feb 2012. Drink by 2030