2016 d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz

Matured in a mixture of new and used French and old American oak barriques. Magnificent impenetrable inky black core with an equally deep vibrant dark red black hue. Potent blackberry, liquorice and ripe black cherry aromas are trailed by hints of dark chocolate, vanillin oak, inky earth, subtle black olive and spice notes. Full bodied, rich and possessing a stern tannin structure, although it’s not as firm and astringent as recent vintages, luscious black fruits and liquorice swamp the palate with underlying elements of vanillin oak, earthy black olive and blackpepper also evident. The tightly wound tannins then kick in leaving a dry firm finish and very bright, youthful acidity. Excellent power with a long chewy aftertaste.
Cellar 10-15 years.
Alc. 15%