Tasting Notes for d'Arenberg Footbolt Shiraz 2005

Red Wines	Syrah/Shiraz	McLaren Vale	Australia

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Date Printed: 5/21/2013

d'Arenberg Footbolt Shiraz 2005

(search item no. 93136)

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Australian Wine Companion rating: 90 points
The Wine Advocate rating: 89 points
PRICE ON 5/21/2013: $14.99

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2010 Australian Wine Companion rating: 94 points
2010 Wine & Spirits rating: 91 points
2010 International Wine Cellar rating: 90 points
2009 Australian Wine Companion rating: 94 points
2008 Wine & Spirits rating: 90 points
2008 Australian Wine Companion rating: 90 points
2007 Wine Enthusiast rating: 91 points
2007 The Wine Advocate rating: 90 points
2007 International Wine Cellar rating: 90 points
2006 Australian Wine Companion rating: 94 points
2006 The Wine Advocate rating: 90 points
2006 International Wine Cellar rating: 90 points
2004 Australian Wine Companion rating: 93 points
2004 International Wine Cellar rating: 90 points
2001 Wine Spectator rating: 90 points
2001 The Wine Advocate rating: 90 points
2000 The Wine Advocate rating: 89 points
1999 Wine Spectator rating: 89 points
1999 The Wine Advocate rating: 89 points
1999 Wine & Spirits rating: 89 points
1999 International Wine Cellar rating: 87 points
1998 The Wine Advocate rating: 90 points
1998 Wine Spectator rating: 87 points

Winemaker's Notes:

Joseph Rowe Osborn was one of the most successful racehorse owners in South Australia in the early 1900s. When his colt, a chestnut named "Footbolt," delivered a winning streak of six races, Joseph was able to purchase the first of the d'Arenberg vineyards and establish what are now the oldest vineyards in McLaren Vale. It is fitting, therefore, that this wine bears the great racing horse's name.

The 2005 Footbolt Shiraz exhibits aromas of satsuma plums, cherries and cranberries with dried floral herbs, spice and dark chocolate. The expressive palate delivers luscious red fruit, plums and blueberries with licorice and spice among cedar oak and savory tannins.

This wine is approachable now and will gain considerable complexity with age.

My Notes:

Additional wines from d'Arenberg:

Daddy Long Legs Tawny Port (375ML half-bottle) (search item no. 101660)
2006 Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon (search item no. 95877)
2008 The Dead Arm Shiraz (search item no. 105925)
2008 The Ironstone Pressings (search item no. 105923)
2008 Wild Pixie Shiraz Rousanne (search item no. 120208)
2009 d'Arrys Original Shiraz/Grenache (search item no. 114557)
2009 Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier (search item no. 111292)
2009 Stump Jump Cabernet Sauvignon (search item no. 119898)
2009 The Custodian Grenache (search item no. 113798)
2009 The Derelict Vineyard Grenache (search item no. 115075)

About d'Arenberg:

One of the undisputed kings of Australian Shiraz and Rhone varietals, d'Arenberg has managed to turn individuality into an art form by doing a whole lot of little things differently. The original vineyards were established by Joseph Osborn in 1912 in the McLaren Vale region of South Australia. A century on, the estate has grown to 345 acres, and the mantle now rests with fourth-generation winemaker, Chester Osborn. By maintaining a focus on traditional winemaking and nurturing their old-vine material, the Osborn clan has successfully established themselves as one of the country's leading producers of concentrated wines that are full of character.