2010 d'Arenberg "Dead Arm" Shiraz McLaren Vale South Australia

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2010 Dead Arm Shiraz has slightly evolving blackberry notes wafting over a core of forest fruit coulis and dried mulberries accented by suggestions of sandalwood, Indian spices and dried Mediterranean herbs. Medium to full-bodied with loads of evolved black fruit and savory, spicy flavors on offer in the mouth, it has a medium to firm level of powdery tannins, refreshing acid and a long finish. Drink it now to 2021+. (LPB)

The quintessential Aussie Shiraz. Big, concentrated, dark fruit, powerful, structured, mouth coating texture, scorched earth, old vine intensity. CHester's wines are ones of noble lineage. They are authentic, transparent wines of real character and class. 2010 provided beautiful, moderate growing conditions for the Dead Arm. These low yielding vines were able to produce lovely ripe fruit, but without and major heat spikes or rain events. The wine has both power and delicacy; forward rich fruit and savoury nuances. We have the best pricing on this wine in the entire country when it often sells for $65+. This can be drunk now with a hearty cut of read meat or kept for 15+ years comfortably.