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96
/ 100
James Halliday
Red
Classification
Shiraz
Variety
2012
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Australia
Country
South Australia, McLaren Vale
Region
14.5%
Alcohol %
15 Plus Years
Cellaring
Scores
96 / 100"As with all the Scarce Earth shirazs, has deep colour; an awesomely powerful and rich wine, black fruits, licorice and fresh-turned earth aromas and flavours; the palate is long and distinguished, no surprise this vineyard should also constitute an important part of Dead Arm, the tannins firm, but not aggressive. Drink to: 2042"
- James Halliday
Tasting Notes
In 2012, d’Arenberg celebrated 100 years of family ownership. Established in 1912 by Joseph Osborn, the d’Arenberg story began with the purchase of a picturesque property atop one of the rolling hills of McLaren Vale. d’Arenberg now exports to over sixty countries and is one of Australia’s most revered wineries.
Amaranthine; to an artist it is a deep purple-red on his palette. To the wordsmith, eternally beautiful and unfading; everlasting. To fourth generation winemaker Chester Osborn, it is a wine that encapsulates both; a deep red beauty thats appeal will last a lifetime.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity