d'Arenberg Dead Arm Shiraz - 1998 (750ml) Chianti Robert Parker - 94+ points

Robert Parker - 94+ points

powerful Conn Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from dry-farmed hillside vineyards and extremely low yields

A blast of black fruit informs the finish

a floral component and a long

medium body

d'Arenberg Dead Arm Shiraz - 1998 (750ml) Chianti Robert Parker - 94+ pointsOne of the most backward wines included in the June tasting, this 1998 needs another 4 5 years to reach full maturity. Everything is here, including a dense ruby purple color, and subtle but impressive notes of damp earth, roasted meats, herbs, spice box, pepper, and black fruits. Tannic, full bodied, and youthful, it is capable of lasting another 25 30 years. Robert Parker 94+ points