Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Another solid vintage of this South African Bordeaux-Style red. Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (49%), Merlot (28%), Cabernet Franc (20%) and Petite Verdot (3%). Aromas of black fruit, vanilla and dried rose petals. Flavors of cassis, blackberry, mulberry, black cherry, dried herbs and minerals. Lengthy finish and full bodied. Soft tannins and well structured. Nicely aged and quite elegant. — 2 days ago

Roger Ray

9.1

" A full-bodied wine shows ripe dark fruit aromas, voluminous richness and plentiful tannins." — 14 hours ago

Jay Kline

9.0

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of three days. Best on Day 2. The 2018 pours a deep purple color with an impenetrable core; medium+ viscosity with significant staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe black and red fruits: brambles, tobacco, purple flowers, dill, vanilla, baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and pretty decadent with a velvety texture. Drink now through 2033. — a month ago

Tam Chambers

9.5

04.10.25 in Capetown, SA at Villa 47 with shared interest — 8 days ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Out of mag and shipped from the property was in fine shape. Really good.

@Pebble Beach Food & Wine. — 4 days ago

John Van Trijp

9.6

Toooooooo Young! — 6 days ago

Liam James

8.9

Delicious ‘syrah’ style shitaz from McLaren Vale. Not overdone; lovely balanced structure with blueberry and plum fruit. — 2 days ago

Paul K

9.5

Thank you @James K for breaking this special wine out tonight! And for hosting an awesome evening of great food, wine, and friends. Lots of laughs and no children were injured!! — a month ago

with James

Bob McDonald

9.5

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. — 4 days ago

Desislava Petkova

9.6

Is so good, finish test of chocolate and vanilla. Love it — 3 years ago