d’Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz 2019

Bright fruit characters are evident immediately from the first engagement. On the nose, savoury spicy plum and dried herb and sage c ombination burst open. And then a palate that is deeply intense and opulently smooth starts to reveal its best qualities. Has a chalky dusty thread with a little crushed rock influence. It’s quite dry on the finish after the richness of the middle palate. Drink by: 2024-2042. (Ray Jordan,winepilot.com,Sept. 2024)