Description
Dead Arm is a vine disease caused by the fungus Eutypa Lata that randomly affects vineyards all over the world. Often affected vines are severely pruned or replanted. One half, or an ‘arm’ of the vine slowly becomes reduced to dead wood. That side may be lifeless and brittle, but the grapes on the other side, while low yielding, display amazing intensity.
Dead Arm Shiraz is a bright deep purple. Intense aromas of black cherries,mocha, Kalamata olives and dark chocolate. The palate is powerful with concentrated flavours of black cherry, blackberry, black olive seasoned with nori. A rich but balanced acid line provides length and persistence.The complexity of the tannins is truly unique. They are direct and focused, while being creamy and luxurious. Also maintaining incredible power and structure which gives this wine great cellaring ability. A wonderfully concentrated wine with complexity and a strong personality.