D'Arenberg Dead Arm Shiraz 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
D'Arenberg
Label Name:
 
Dead Arm Shiraz
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
McLaren Vale
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 96; The Vintage Journal 97; Halliday Wine Companion ~92; Australian Wine Companion ~92; Langton's classification: Outstanding/Highly Collectable

Tasting Note
Concentrated dark-plum and blackberry fruit with dark chocolate, anise and cracked black pepper. Savoury, herbal and iron/mineral notes underpin firm, gritty tannins and a long, spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Roast beef, grilled lamb chops, aged cheddar; Asian pairings: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu/roast pork, spicy Sichuan beef or grilled teriyaki dishes.

Production Method
Fruit from old, low-yielding vines (Eutypa-infected 'dead arm') fermented in small open fermenters, gentle extraction, basket pressing; matured 18–22 months in new and seasoned French and American oak.

Vineyard Info
d'Arenberg, family-owned since 1912 in McLaren Vale. Chester Osborn leads winemaking; Dead Arm is the estate flagship made from century-old vines, renowned internationally.