D'Arenberg Dead Arm Shiraz 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
D'Arenberg
Label Name:
 
Dead Arm Shiraz
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
McLaren Vale, South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz (Syrah) 100%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Key scores for the 2017 vintage include James Suckling 94, Decanter 94, Wine & Spirits 94, Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 92+, Wilfred Wong ~93

Tasting Note
Dense, full-bodied Shiraz with blackberry and plum, black olive, dark chocolate, licorice and baking spice. Earthy forest-floor notes, fine gravelly tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled or roasted lamb, beef short ribs, game, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar; Asian: char siu or hoisin duck, Korean BBQ beef, Sichuan-style beef, beef or mushroom satay, teriyaki steak.

Production Method
Hand-harvested old-vine fruit; small open fermenters with foot-treading; basket pressing; matured 18–22 months in new and seasoned American and French oak; minimal racking.

Vineyard Info
d'Arenberg (Osborn family) estate in McLaren Vale, producing since 1912. Dead Arm uses old, dry-grown vines; named after Eutypa 'dead arm' disease. Chester Osborn led conversion to organic/biodynamic practices.