Grateful Dead
d'Arenberg
The Dead Arm McLaren Vale Shiraz 2008
Domaine Chasselay
Beaujolais is not dead Gamay 2021
Lozenges and health-food-store fruit leather — 9 months ago
Kongsgaard
The Judge Napa Valley Chardonnay 2019
“Perfectly rounded” was what first came to mind when I drank this. Rich and opulent, yet incredibly seamless. Even in its youth, the mealy and creamy vanilla oak character did not feel out of place, especially against the preserve-like fruits ranging from lemons to apricots. Expectedly long with a dense glycerol-like texture, savoury finish, and energising acidity. Not typically a style that I’d rave about, but credit where credit’s due, the concentration, texture, and oak quality were all remarkable. CW even went so far to say that it was Monty-like, and I’m certain he isn’t the first nor last person to make such a claim. However, we too noted that the warmth and lack of verticality in structure was a dead giveaway of its Napa origin. A contemplative wine of great presence at this point, but probably needs another decade or more to be truly digestible. — 3 years ago
Saarloos & Sons
In Grateful Memory Of Cabernet Sauvignon
Cab that misses the acids I enjoy, some age but ready now. — a month ago
Frias Family Vineyard
Lady of The Dead Red Blend
Smooooooth & yummyyyyy — 5 months ago
Gnarly Head
Grateful Dead Limited Edition Old Vine Zin 2013
Very smooth — a year ago
Case Basse di Gianfranco Soldera
Toscana Sangiovese 2016
Soldera ‘16 vs Marroneto MDG ‘16. 5 miles and worlds apart. The Soldera is an almost delicate, feminine wine with sweet spices, ripe fruits and has extreme longevity. At this point it lacks tertiary elements yet the wine feels ready. It will evolve but it seems a matter of preference whether one wants to wait for that. If you prefer to wait, don’t try it today, this wine will haunt you from the first sniff onward. Absolutely fantastic and a fantastic contrast to the Marroneto. Extremely grateful for the opportunity. — 4 years ago
Poppelvej
Dead Ohio Sky Mourvèdre Rosé 2024
Concrete aging and awesome texture — a month ago
Marcassin
Marcassin Vineyard Pinot Noir 2007
What a treat to enjoy this pristine bottle of Marcassin Pinot, perfectly stored since release, the wine had plenty of dark red fruit, a touch of floral perfume on the nose and then dead sexy on the palate, rich and balanced with a long silky finish. Thanks AT, it was even better enjoyed with you! — 3 years ago
Bob McDonald
An excellent full bodied Shiraz from a warm year in McLaren Vale and South Australia in general. Red and black fruits with a tarry creosote note as in previous notes. Rich and flavoursome on the full bodied palate but not heavy - very well done. The Dead Arm is the top red cuvée from d’Arenberg. Drinking at its peak. — 11 days ago