2014 Shiraz The Dead Arm
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Inky ruby. Mineral- and smoke-accented dark berries, cola, licorice and vanilla on the deeply perfumed nose; a hint of cracked pepper adds spicy lift. Stains the palate with juicy cherry and black currant flavors supported by an undercurrent of smoky minerality that adds energy and back-end cut. Picks up a sexy floral nuance on the impressively persistent finish, which is framed by youthfully gripping tannins.
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Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Josh Raynolds
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Leathery and medicinal – a real savoury style with heft and chew. Reflects old Australia: beefy, heavy, bold and flavoursome but also aromatic and lush. (RH)
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2014 The Dead Arm Shiraz offers expressive blueberry, blackberry and licorice notes with hints of Provence herbs, tapenade, garrigue and cracked black pepper. Medium to full-bodied, the palate provided a taut backbone of firm, grainy tannins and refreshing acidity packed with black fruit and earthy flavor layers, finishing long.