2012 d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Museum Release Shiraz, McLaren Vale
A$102.76
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SKU
DEADARMM12
Winery Comments at release time:
The Dead Arm Shiraz 2012 displays classic McLaren Vale aromas of plum, blackberry, licorice and spice. There is also a strong sense of the old vines and infertile soils from which the grapes are sourced. This is evidenced through a raft of dark, earthy notes, evoking notions of a concentrated duck reduction and thick, black molasses.
There is enough savoury oak character to support the generous fruit but it isn’t the dominant feature, rather an intrinsic component of an ever changing bouquet of complex characters that ebb and flow with time in the glass.
The palate has an incredible depth of flavour and a solid structure built on a framework of firm tannins. The concept of soil transfer into the glass is furthered evidenced through flavours of beetroot and an almost woodiness. The power of the palate is somewhat tempered through its life and vibrancy, meaning we are met with a mouth-watering graphite-like impression rather than a sensation of boney dryness. The result is a wine of great presence and boldness but with a refined, stylish finish that lingers on and on.
Classic release. Meaty and substantial but poised. Blackberried, smoked herbs, crushed ants and earth. Sweet fruit rushes and fills; savoury notes sweep through the flanks. Firm but exuberant. Irrepressible.
96 points Campbell Mattinson winecompanion.com.au 6 October 2016
Youthful purple. Primary black and blue fruits, floral pastilles, Indian spices and vanilla on the deeply perfumed nose, with a smoky mineral quality adding urgency and lift. Sweet, deeply pitched boysenberry and cherry-cola flavors spread out impressively on the palate, picking up spiciness and a touch of mocha on the back half. This lush, broad, seamless Shiraz finishes with excellent clarity and smooth tannins that contribute structure and gentle grip.
93 points Josh Raynolds vinous.com Mar 2016 Drink 2023 - 2030
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | McLaren Vale |
| Varietals | Shiraz |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 96 |
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