July 24, 2013 – Wine: 2003 D’Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz

I bought this wine twice.  The first time was back in 2007, and I opened it in August of 2010.  At that time I noted a well styled, balanced and tasty Shiraz that was in need of a few more years of cellaring.  I happened upon a second half bottle last March and decided to try it again.  This time, the wine was still fairly tannic, but it was very nice, rich, and balanced.  On the palette were flavors of pomegranate, tobacco, blackberry, tomato, and mineral.  If I come upon another of these, I think I’ll wait until 2016 (or so) to open it.

 

2003 D'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz