D’Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz 2004
94 Points
Paulippolito.com.au, February 23, 2007

This is D'Arenberg flagship red wine and one of the better Shiraz on the Australian market today. Made from McLaren Vale grape stock, it is deep blackish dark crimson purple and still in its veritable youth.

The aromas are classic, spicy, varietal and fruit driven. Indeed a litany of blackberry, spicy plum, blueberry, pepper and liquorice abound and emanate from the nose. Luscious, velvety and quite upfront black fruits deliver on the palate. The oak is also there, pronounced, not over bearing and integrated with an accompanying big tannin structure. Rich and opulent on the palate, it has a savoury dimension with black olives and forest floor truffles.

This is a wine that needs time and opens up in layers. Treat it well, give it time and this wine will have a very promising future. Try this with oven roasted beef.

Price: Php 2,925/ per bottle

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