2001 d'Arenberg Shiraz The Footbolt

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  5/20/2023 - Screwcaps Likes this wine:

  2001 D'Arrys Footbolt Shiraz (en magnum, cork).
  
  Had to get home so did not spend as much time with this wine as I would have liked.
  
  On opening, colour showing early stage bricking but still in the deep red zone.
  
  Nose of leather and animal, but red fruit and acidity still cuts through the mid weight palate.
  
  Balanced and so easy to drink old wine.
  
  Drink now in magnum.
  
  A great example of the longevity and beauty of SA Shiraz once it loses some extract and oak. They become complex and medium weight wines that come in to balance with age.
  
  NB42 TASTING

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  5/17/2021 - Lyubomir Lefterov wrote: 88 Points

  Impressed by this £10 shiraz that is totally alive. Closed under cork, and yes, alcohol is high, but there is plenty of fruit, chocolate and warm spices for those who like the style. Not very convincing on the finish, but really, 20y old for this price - great value.

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  1/17/2021 - Madera16 Likes this wine:

  Wow, still alive with good structure and big, full body. Past its prime, but still plenty of red fruit, with a bit of caramel, cocoa, and dried flowers. A real pleasure. Must have been a beast when young. I think this proves the Blue Water Bay cellar is in good shape.

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  5/3/2020 - medicineman Likes this wine: 82 Points

  Stewed plum and light leather acidity still sharp but tannins long gone. 25 seconds plus of length. After a decant and warm up was certainly still showing well hints of liquorice and spice very enjoyable and for a wine that cost £7 great value!

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  2/9/2020 - bdhanna Likes this wine: 90 Points

  I also feared that I had allowed this inexpensive bootle of Shiraz to languish in the cellar far too long, but what a surprise. Good cellaring pays off with fruit and a surprisingly balanced mature wine.

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