2004 d'Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz

Opaque black purple colour with black purple hue. The nose is appealing with lifted notes of spice, black pepper and vanilla. There is a hint of earth on the palate followed by spice, liquorice and plum. Fine grained tannins, slightly chalky. Aftertaste of plum, liquorice and spice.
Cellar 4-5 years (2010-2011)
Alc/Vol: 14.5%

Other Reviews…
The backward 2004 Shiraz The Footbolt offers a deep ruby/purple colour in addition to scents of black currants, liquorice, roasted meats, and spicy herbs in its well-made, deep, medium to full-bodied, moderately tannic style. This effort will benefit from another year or so of bottle age, and should keep for 7-8.
87 points
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate #167 (Oct 2006)

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