d'Arenberg

The Dead Arm McLaren Vale Shiraz

9.184 ratings
9.010 pro ratings
McLaren Vale, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia
Shiraz
Beef, Venison, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Lamb, Pasta, Potato, Mushrooms, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Lori Sullivan

Lush red fruit, tar, leather with a long spicy tannic finish. Very intriguing 2010 #shiraz

Lush red fruit, tar, leather with a long spicy tannic finish. Very intriguing 2010 #shiraz

Dec 12th, 2016
Kevin Ortzman

Very complex - cherries, craisins, blueberries with a hint of tobacco.

Very complex - cherries, craisins, blueberries with a hint of tobacco.

Aug 30th, 2016
Andrés Solís Lira

A subtly-nuanced blockbuster monster. Maybe a relic from past-Parkerian times? Lovely olives and violet aromas struggling between heavy layers of black, very black, fruits. Dense, "virile" texture. Although heavy and hot, extremely enjoyable. An iconic Aussie red from an excellent vintage. I would pay close attention to the service temperature, making sure to pour it fresh to accentuate the flowery side of this wine. @darenbergwine #mclarenvale #shiraz

A subtly-nuanced blockbuster monster. Maybe a relic from past-Parkerian times? Lovely olives and violet aromas struggling between heavy layers of black, very black, fruits. Dense, "virile" texture. Although heavy and hot, extremely enjoyable. An iconic Aussie red from an excellent vintage. I would pay close attention to the service temperature, making sure to pour it fresh to accentuate the flowery side of this wine. @darenbergwine #mclarenvale #shiraz

Jul 20th, 2015
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.2

Interesting screw top? Bright and concentrated earthy - berry notes. Very nice.

Interesting screw top? Bright and concentrated earthy - berry notes. Very nice.

Jul 11th, 2015
Brian

2010 vintage on Dec 31, 2021

2010 vintage on Dec 31, 2021

Jan 5th, 2022
Sean Herriott

Been a long time...

Been a long time...

Feb 28th, 2018
Clive McNish

Somewhat disappointing, leathery and flat in flavour, relatively harsh tannins and hard to like compared to other big Australian Shiraz.

Somewhat disappointing, leathery and flat in flavour, relatively harsh tannins and hard to like compared to other big Australian Shiraz.

Jan 1st, 2017
Stanislav Lobanov

(17/20) Насыщенный аромат спелых вишни и сливы с нотами черного перца, кедра и кожи. Тельное с высокой кислотностью. Довольно танинное, танины обладают приятной бархатистой структурой. Довольно зрелое вино по стилю больше напоминающее Бароссу, чем МакЛарен.

(17/20) Насыщенный аромат спелых вишни и сливы с нотами черного перца, кедра и кожи. Тельное с высокой кислотностью. Довольно танинное, танины обладают приятной бархатистой структурой. Довольно зрелое вино по стилю больше напоминающее Бароссу, чем МакЛарен.

Dec 9th, 2016
Eric

Good. Big fruit, big oak. That's about it.

Good. Big fruit, big oak. That's about it.

Nov 12th, 2016
Nathan Wegener

Beautiful garnet color. Smoky and spicy flavours balanced with savoury fruit. Beautiful with prime rib roast.

Beautiful garnet color. Smoky and spicy flavours balanced with savoury fruit. Beautiful with prime rib roast.

May 16th, 2016