d'Arenberg, Dead Arm Shiraz Vintage:2001 it will require more than

it will require more than a decade to fully blossom

(88-90)/2018+

but it is saline and stimulating and will perform brilliantly in 10-15 years

For a big 2011

Delicate and magnificently subtle

d'Arenberg, Dead Arm Shiraz Vintage:2001 it will require more thanThe first foot trodden vintage. Harvested 28 February to 28 March following a hot January, dry summer and autumn. Of its era, blackcurrant fruit gums and sweet blackberry fruit are front and centre, with a lick of boot polish, mint and sage aromas and a peppery finish. Initially rich and velvety with charred oak which is a touch dry and starting to penetrate the viscosity. Lacks the structure and nuance of more recent vintages.