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d'Arenberg - The Footbolt Shiraz McLaren Vale  2008
 

d'Arenberg  The Footbolt Shiraz  2008

Red
Wine Spectator 89
Wine Enthusiast 87
Category Reds
Varietal Shiraz
Region Australia , McLaren Vale
Producer d'Arenberg
$17.99
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d'Arenberg Tasting Notes  

The 2008 Footbolt shows off a brooding nose of dark red cherries, rhubarb and cardamon spices, with underlying earthiness. The generous palate is well-structured, with juicy blood plums and mulberries on the mid palate, rounded out by cinnamon spice from seasoned oak and balanced acidity to keep the ripe fruit in check. Firm, powdery tannins provide a memorable finish.

Wine Spectator  

A savory style, with pepper and tobacco character overshadowing the dark plum and berry fruit, but it all comes together deftly on the finish. Drink now through 2013. 12,000 cases imported.

89 points
Wine Enthusiast  

Full bodied, lush and slightly liquorous in style, the 2008 Footbolt is also packed with peppery, slightly herbal blackberry fruit. There’s also a hint of menthol. Drink it over the next 12 months.


 
87 points

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