2011 d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz

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Winery
d'Arenberg
Vintage
2011
Grape Variety
Shiraz
Region
  • Mclaren Vale
Alcohol (%)
14.3
Purchase Price ($)
60
Wine Rating
88
Closure
Screwcap
Source
Purchase
A savoury and muted nose with briar dark fruits, the palate is drying and driven by blackberry, it lacks the depth and concentration expected from what is an iconic wine. The tannins are grainy and the fruit just isn't there to finish. A tough wine, from a tough vintage.