The deeply colored, intensely extracted 2016 The Dead Arm Shiraz boasts gentle cedary aromas underlain by brooding dark berries. Rich, concentrated and full-bodied, it's densely textured and packed with notes of blackberries, asphalt, black olives and dried spices. The oak is always in the background and actually adds an element of freshness to a wine that might otherwise seem heavy. The wine's considerable tannins are fine-grained and should soften nicely with age, as they already turn almost silky on the finish. Cellar this outstanding effort for 3-4 years and drink it over the next couple of decades.

Dark and concentrated, featuring rustic blackberry flavors and notes of tar, black pepper and tobacco, accented by a hint of leather. Spicy and firm on the finish, with chewy tannins. Drink now through 2036. 2,100 cases imported.??–MW??Region: Australia / McLaren Vale Select to Add