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d'Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz 2011

d'Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz 2011
d'Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz 2011

Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia



Community Score: 4.5/5
Community Reviews: 2
 
Price: $19.95
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Alcohol: 14.2%
 

Drink: 2013-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml
Winery: d'Arenberg

Heather Wall rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Dark and inky ruby liquid entice the quaffer as slow legs run down the glass. Ripe dark cherry, raspberry, plum, cassis, baking spices and earthy goodness round out the nose. The palate expresses some rustic characteristics like horse saddle and tobacco. Tannins are polishing and acidity is cleansing. This Shiraz saw 12-18 months in a combination of French and American oak. Fermentation was halted 2/3 the way through and juice was not filtered. There is some real craftsmanship here. Full-bodied. Drink now or over the next 5 years. Great BBQ hamburger wine, BBQ ribs with lots of sauce.
Tasted: January 2015
 

  


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