2010 Shiraz The Dead Arm
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The stunning 2010 The Dead Arm is a classic d'Arenberg and traditional in style with its deep wells of fruit and structure. Primary chocolate, blackberry and white pepper aromas are joined by cedary, porcini-aged complexity; coconut oak plays its part well. There is almost a claret feel here, with a strong tannic backbone to support a long, engaging, savory finish. At peak for another five years at least.
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Josh Raynolds
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
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Bright purple. Expansive black and blue fruit scents are complicated by notes of smoky minerals, licorice, cola and mocha, with a peppery nuance adding lift. Smooth and broad on the palate, offering sweet blackcurrant and bitter chocolate flavors and a sexy violet pastille quality. Velvety tannins give shape to the long, spicy finish, which features notes of fruitcake, vanilla and cherry compote. As forward and complex as this shiraz is right now, it should be even better with another five years of bottle age.
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2010 Dead Arm Shiraz has slightly evolving blackberry notes wafting over a core of forest fruit coulis and dried mulberries accented by suggestions of sandalwood, Indian spices and dried Mediterranean herbs. Medium to full-bodied with loads of evolved black fruit and savory, spicy flavors on offer in the mouth, it has a medium to firm level of powdery tannins, refreshing acid and a long finish. Drink it now to 2021+. Importer: Old Bridge Cellars, Napa, CA; www.oldbridgecellars.com