D'Arenberg Dead Arm Shiraz 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
D'Arenberg
Label Name:
 
Dead Arm Shiraz
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
McLaren Vale, South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz (100%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores and awards: Decanter World Wine Awards 2024 – Silver; Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) review ~89; Critics' scores reported 93–96 pts from various reviewers (Halliday, Ken Gargett, Ray Jordan)

Tasting Note
Powerful, concentrated black-fruit core (blackberry, plum, black cherry) with dark chocolate, mocha, olive/nori, liquorice and savory spice; firm gravelly tannins, integrated oak and a long, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, rib‑eye or beef brisket, venison and aged cheddar; Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu or hoisin duck, beef rendang, mushroom/soy braised dishes.

Production Method
Sourced from low-yielding old vines (Eutypa 'dead arm'); small-batch open-top fermentation with foot-treading and basket-pressing; matured ~18–22 months in new and seasoned French and American oak, minimal racking.

Vineyard Info
d’Arenberg, family-owned since 1912 in McLaren Vale; renowned for traditional techniques and flagship Shiraz expressions made from old, dry-grown vines.