D'Arenberg Dead Arm Shiraz- Aged Release 2014

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
D'Arenberg
Label Name:
 
Dead Arm Shiraz- Aged Release
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
McLaren Vale, South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.4%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected release reviews/scores: Decanter ~93 (2018). James Suckling 92. Ken Gargett / tasting notes ~94–95

Tasting Note
Concentrated black fruits (blackberry, plum), licorice, dark chocolate, black olive, pepper, leather and earthy/savoury notes; firm fine-grained tannins, vibrant acidity and a long savory finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, lamb chops, braised short ribs, beef stew, mushroom risotto; Western hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), char siu, spicy Sichuan beef, teriyaki beef, hoisin-glazed duck, rich Malaysian or Indonesian beef rendang.

Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit from old, low-yielding (Eutypa-affected) vines; small-batch open/headed fermenters with foot-treading and basket presses; matured ~18–22 months in new and seasoned French and American oak, minimal racking.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned d'Arenberg (Osborn family), established 1912; Chester Osborn heads winemaking. Dead Arm is sourced from ancient bush vines across McLaren Vale, some dating to early 1900s.