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d'Arenberg Footbolt Shiraz 2010

Syrah/Shiraz

from McLaren Vale, Australia

Price: $20.00

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d'Arenberg

McLaren Vale, Australia

Syrah/Shiraz

Style: Earthy & Spicy

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Item No. 122168

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ratings pedigree (past vintages):

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red wine style:

winemaker's notes:

The nose initially displays an enticing mix of red and black fruits. Mulberries, ripe raspberries and blackberries are very pure. Complexity is built through the layers of exotic spice that support this fruit. Nutmeg, cinnamon, clove and anise are all evident. And of course, it wouldn't be The Footbolt with out that generous lick of d'Arenberg earth and game.

On the palate the wine is rich, concentrated and generous. There is an intrinsic warmth to this wine. The dark plummy fruit , leather and cedar notes are inviting, but it is the soil like tannins with a hint of chewiness that pull it all together for a long, gratifying finish.

The Footbolt Shiraz has proven to cellar well for at least a decade and the 2010 is certainly no exception. The minimal intervention methods sometimes result in a harmless deposit in or adhering to the bottle. Decanting prior to serving is recommended to get the most enjoyment from this wine.

alcohol by volume: 14.4%

critical acclaim:

"Medium purple-crimson; a mouthfilling, medium- to full-bodied shiraz, flooded with roughly equal amounts of blackberry, licorice, dark chocolate oak and tannins; the balance is good, as is the outlook for the wine. Neither fined nor filtered."

94 Points

Australian Wine Companion

"Chester Osborn named this flagship shiraz after the racehorse his great grandfather sold to buy the vineyards that established d’Arenberg—now ranging over 1,200 acres of vines in McLaren Vale. The wine has the gaminess of kangaroo meat, along with plenty of cracked black peppercorn spice and violet florals. Completely wrapped in tannins, this is austere and savory, needing cellar time to mellow. An intense young shiraz and a great buy."

91 Points

Wine & Spirits

"Inky purple. Ripe plum and cherry on the nose, with complicating spice and dark chocolate qualities. Offers an array of dark fruit flavors that show very good depth and a touch of cracked pepper. Soft tannins add grip to a long, smooth finish. Serve this hefty wine with assertively seasoned grilled beef or lamb."

90 Points

International Wine Cellar

User Reviews

The top 3 most liked reviews for this wine.

JD Bone - Ann Arbor, MI (read all my reviews)

rating (5/16/2013):

I very rarely find an Aussie red that I don't like. But I found one in this. Any of the $7 table wines you can get in the grocery store taste better. Definitely better with food than without, but too much acid in the aftertaste.

Style:Big & Bold

Steve Davenport - Washington, DC (read all my reviews)

rating (5/16/2013):

CrankinSteve - Natick, MA (read all my reviews)

rating (5/16/2013):

I am a person that drinks wine because I like it and it is good for my health. I enjoy this one as it tastes great. I am a fan of Syrah in general and this is a very good one with a pleasant aftertaste. So, I would recommend it to anyone who wishes a good and pleasant to drink red.

Style:Smooth & Supple

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