Tasting Notes for d'Arenberg Footbolt Shiraz 2008

Red Wines	Syrah/Shiraz	McLaren Vale	Australia

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Date Printed: 5/21/2013

d'Arenberg Footbolt Shiraz 2008

(search item no. 104575)

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Wine & Spirits rating: 90 points
Australian Wine Companion rating: 90 points
PRICE ON 5/21/2013: $14.79

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
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
2005 Australian Wine Companion rating: 90 points
2005 The Wine Advocate rating: 89 points
2005 International Wine Cellar rating: 89 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:

The 2008 Footbolt shows off a brooding nose of dark red cherries, rhubarb and cardamon spices, with underlying earthiness. The generous palate is well-structured, with juicy blood plums and mulberries on the mid palate, rounded out by cinnamon spice from seasoned oak and balanced acidity to keep the ripe fruit in check. Firm, powdery tannins provide a memorable finish.

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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.