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| Lot | Wine | Region | Qty | Estimate | Current Bid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MWG 0180 |
D'ARENBERG The Dead Arm Shiraz 2006 | McLaren Vale | 1 BOTTLE | AU$70-80 | AUD $ 44 | |
| MWG 0181 |
D'ARENBERG The Dead Arm Shiraz 2006 | McLaren Vale | 1 BOTTLE | AU$70-80 | AUD $ 44 |
Robert Parker Score: 95+ points
Reviewer: Jay S Miller — 18125 Feb 2009
Drink 2018–2036
D’Arenberg’s flagship is the 2006 The Dead Arm Shiraz. Opaque purple-colored, the nose is reticent but gives up aromas of meat, bacon, game, truffles, blueberry, and blackberry. Firm, layered, and complex, this beautifully rendered Shiraz demands a decade of cellaring. It will be superb from 2018 to 2036.
D’Arenberg has been owned and operated by the Osborn family since its inception in 1912. The portfolio, with a focus on the Rhone varieties, is wide ranging and value-oriented from top to bottom. The winery produces a bevy of value priced reds and whites that were reviewed in Issue 178. They should not be overlooked. At the higher end of the portfolio there is one white wine on which to report.
James Halliday Score: 95 points
Reviewer: James Halliday
Read the full tasting note on Halliday Wine Companion (subscription).
Wine-Searcher Aggregated Score: 93 points
2006 d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz
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Delivery: $16.50 per dozen, Australia-wide via Australia Post. Estimated delivery 3–14 business days from dispatch.