2017 d'Arenberg Shiraz The Dead Arm
Community Tasting Note
Irish_Wine wrote:
Monday, April 3, 2023 - Dark in the glass and on the nose with blackberry and black plum together with strong liquorice notes, roast beef, and cedar.
Dense on the palate with black cherry, bitter dark chocolate and grippy tannins, all supported by good acidity which ensures the wine isn't too heavy. Heat from the alcohol apparent on the nose and the palate. Potential to soften with time but at the moment the alcohol and structure outweigh the fruit.
WSET notes:
Deep ruby.
Pronounced on the nose with blackberry,black plum, licorice, roast beef, charred wood, dark chocolate, clove, caramel, cedar and tobacco. Developing.
Pronounced and dry on the palate. Full body, high alcohol, high acidity, high tannins, medium plus finish.
Can drink now but has potential for ageing or further ageing.
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