d'Arenberg – The Dead Arm Shiraz 2005 – McLaren Vale Australia

d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz 2005 is a mature McLaren Vale Shiraz from the producer’s Icon range, combining regional identity with substantial bottle age.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape(s): Shiraz
• Region / Appellation: McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
• Vintage: 2005
• Special Note: The Dead Arm is part of d'Arenberg’s Icon range
• Style: Dry, full-bodied Shiraz

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

The Dead Arm is d'Arenberg’s long-running McLaren Vale Shiraz within its Icon range. With no approved same-vintage technical sheet available for 2005, exact alcohol, maturation, vinification and detailed vintage-specific tasting claims are intentionally omitted rather than borrowed from another vintage.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A mature vintage of one of d'Arenberg’s established Icon wines
• McLaren Vale Shiraz identity with more than two decades of bottle age
• A conservative page that protects the integrity of the exact vintage

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Slow-braised beef
• Roast or grilled lamb
• Barbecue with savory spice
• Aged hard cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of mature Australian Shiraz
✓ d'Arenberg fans looking for an older Dead Arm vintage
✓ Drinkers who enjoy full-bodied reds with bottle development
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light, delicate reds