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
Perfect. Lives up to all expectations. — 16 days ago
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. — 6 days ago
En Mag. Candy wrapper nose and gentle tannin silky mouthfeel. No heat. Yum. — 20 days ago
Somm David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
Out of mag and shipped from the property was in fine shape. Really good.
@Pebble Beach Food & Wine. — 5 days ago