d'Arenberg Dead Arm Shiraz - 1998 (750ml) Chianti powerful Conn Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

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

This is impressive and very much built to age

and earthy forest floor

Robert Parker - 94 points

medium body

d'Arenberg Dead Arm Shiraz - 1998 (750ml) Chianti powerful Conn Valley Cabernet SauvignonOne 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