d'Arenberg Dead Arm Shiraz - 1998 (750ml) Chianti A blast of black fruit

A blast of black fruit informs the finish

This is not the most concentrated or powerful Monte Bello

and hints of mints as well as new oak

and earthy forest floor

This is impressive and very much built to age

d'Arenberg Dead Arm Shiraz - 1998 (750ml) Chianti A blast of black fruitOne 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