1998 d'Arenberg "Dead Arm" Shiraz McLaren Vale South Australia
SKU #1007171
94 points
James Halliday
Dense red-purple; a typically rich, dense and concentrated bouquet oozing dark plum and berry fruit is followed by a massively rich and ripe palate with powerful tannins to boot. (JH)
(7/2011)
94 points
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
One of the most backward wines included in the June tasting, this 1998 needs another 4-5 years to reach full maturity. Everything is here, including a dense ruby/purple color, and subtle but impressive notes of damp earth, roasted meats, herbs, spice box, pepper, and black fruits. Tannic, full-bodied, and youthful, it is capable of lasting another 25-30 years. (RP) 94+
(6/2009)
93 points
Wine Spectator
This is a round, generous Shiraz that's packed with layers of flavor, offering ripe berry, plum, exotic spices and a touch of mint as the long finish unfurls. Can go decades in the cellar. *Highly Recommended* (HS)
(6/2001)