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.

Dense and muscular, with rustic edges to the blackberry, dried cherry and black licorice flavors. Dried herb, spice and tobacco notes linger, as do the dusty, chewy tannins. Drink now through 2028. 2,100 cases imported.??–MW??Region: Australia / McLaren Vale Select to Add