This Australian Shiraz is the clear critics choice. Name your reviewer, and they all agree that this big, complex, rich and powerful shiraz is worth having both on your table and in your cellar and only gets better with age. Robert Parker rates it a 95+, the Australian Wine Companion a 95, the International Wine Cellar a 93, Wine Spectator a 91. Taken from the name of a vine disease that weakens one arm, or side, of the vine which results in grapes of amazing intensity on the other side, The Dead Arm 2006 is considered the flagship of dArenbergs portfolio. Parker describes it as opaque purple-colored, the nose is reticent but gives up aromas of meat, bacon, game, truffles, blueberry, and blackberry. Firm, layered, and complex. And the Wine Spectator says it is lush and ripe, with an earthy animal component to the generous cherry, currant and exotic spice flavors that keep sailing on the long, supple finish and recommends drinking it now through 2016. So give it a try and see if you agree with the crowd that there is a lot going on in this wine, even at such a young age.