d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz 2002 750mL

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The 2002 season was characterised by a cold, wet winter and spring, which produced lower yields with good, thick-skinned berries. The cool and dry summer ripened fruit gradually and a warm, dry autumn allowed the grapes to ripen fully, producing some of the best and most exotic characters seen for many years.

Wine Spectator Rich, complex, but not at all heavy-handed, a plush, heady mouthful of black cherry, blackberry, menthol and a wee touch of forest mushroom, all mingling in a rich finish that lasts and lasts. ..... read more

Wine Advocate After re-tasting the 2002 The Dead Arm Shiraz, I believe my initial rating is correct. It still plays it close to the vest, exhibiting loads of cassis, asphalt, smoke, and barbecue spice-like aromas along with full-bodied flavors. While well-made and impressive, it remains backward and restrained, and does not appear to be up to the quality of either the 2003 or the great 2001. ..... read more

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Wine Country: Australia
Area/Appellation: South Australia
Wine Region: McLaren Vale
Winery: d'Arenberg
Wine Brand: The Dead Arm
Wine Vintage: 2002
Wine Varietal: Shiraz

Wine Format: 750mL
Other Formats: 1.5L, 3L
Wine Type: Red
Alcohol Volume: 15%
Wine Category: Premium
Drink From: 2013
Drink Until: 2020

WS	92
WA	93
IWC	91
AWC	94

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Wine Spectator

2020

Rich, complex, but not at all heavy-handed, a plush, heady mouthful of black cherry, blackberry, menthol and a wee touch of forest mushroom, all mingling in a rich finish that lasts and lasts.

- WS, Harvey Steiman Issue: Dec 31 2004

Wine Advocate

2020

After re-tasting the 2002 The Dead Arm Shiraz, I believe my initial rating is correct. It still plays it close to the vest, exhibiting loads of cassis, asphalt, smoke, and barbecue spice-like aromas along with full-bodied flavors. While well-made and impressive, it remains backward and restrained, and does not appear to be up to the quality of either the 2003 or the great 2001.

- WA, Robert Parker Jnr. Issue: #161

International Wine Cellar

2020

Bright full ruby. Varietally expressive aromas of currant, espresso, smoke, gunflint and sexy oak, with a distinctly feral note. Highly concentrated, dense and smoky, with a strong syrah note of gunflint. Broad, mouthfilling shiraz with lovely framing acidity, intriguing minerality and impressively sweet tannins.

- IWC, Stephen Tanzer Issue: Aug 1 2004

Australian Wine Companion

2020

Clean and quite fragrant; abundant blackberry and dark chocolate fruit; controlled extract and good balance.

- AWC, James Halliday Issue: Oct 2004

Other vintages available now
Historical vintages

Vintage	Wine	Type	Format	Score	Priced from*	Buy now from
2000	d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz	Red	750mL	94 AWC	$50.00	Cellar Link Australia
2001	d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz	Red	750mL	98 WA	$125.40	Cellar Link Australia
2001	d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz	Red	1.5L	98 WA	$177.00	Cellar Link Australia
2002	d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz	Red	1.5L	94 AWC	$99.00	Cellar Link Australia
2003	d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz	Red	750mL	95 WA	$38.17	Cellar Link Australia
2003	d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz	Red	1.5L	95 WA	$121.08	Cellar Link Australia
2004	d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz	Red	750mL	95+ WA	$44.42	Cellar Link Australia

Vintage	Wine	Type	Format	Score	Not in stock
1999	d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz	Red	750mL	96 WA	Read reviews
2002	d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz	Red	3L	94 AWC	Read reviews
2004	d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz	Red	1.5L	95+ WA	Read reviews
2004	d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz	Red	3L	95+ WA	Read reviews
2005	d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz	Red	750mL	95 WA	Read reviews
2005	d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz	Red	1.5L	95 WA	Read reviews
2006	d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz	Red	750mL	95 AWC	Read reviews

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Vintage	Wine	Type	Format	Score	Priced from*	Buy now from
1999	d'Arenberg The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon	Red	750mL	95 WA	$34.32	Cellar Link Australia
2000	d'Arenberg The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon	Red	750mL	90 WA	$33.00	Cellar Link Australia
2001	d'Arenberg The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon	Red	750mL	93 WA	$30.00	Cellar Link Australia
2001	d'Arenberg The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon	Red	1.5L	93 WA	$128.00	Cellar Link Australia
2002	d'Arenberg The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon	Red	750mL	94 AWC	$38.94	Cellar Link Australia
2002	d'Arenberg The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon	Red	1.5L	94 AWC	$100.57	Cellar Link Australia
2003	d'Arenberg The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon	Red	750mL	94 WA	$38.69	Cellar Link Australia
2003	d'Arenberg The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon	Red	1.5L	94 WA	$85.10	Cellar Link Australia
2005	d'Arenberg The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon	Red	1.5L	94 AWC	$100.57	Cellar Link Australia
2001	d'Arenberg The Footbolt Old Vine Shiraz	Red	750mL	92 AWC	$21.05	Cellar Link Australia
1993	d'Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre	Red	750mL	Not Rated	$41.27	Cellar Link Australia
1994	d'Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre	Red	750mL	86 WA	$41.80	Cellar Link Australia
1995	d'Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre	Red	750mL	90 WA	$52.55	Cellar Link Australia
1996	d'Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre	Red	750mL	85 AWC	$41.27	Cellar Link Australia
2000	d'Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre	Red	750mL	91 AWC	$59.00	Cellar Link Australia
2002	d'Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre	Red	750mL	93 WA	$39.00	Cellar Link Australia
2002	d'Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre	Red	1.5L	93 WA	$151.58	Cellar Link Australia
2003	d'Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre	Red	1.5L	94 WS	$121.00	Cellar Link Australia
2001	d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier	Red	750mL	93 AWC	$16.30	Cellar Link Australia
2002	d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier	Red	750mL	94 AWC	$16.37	Cellar Link Australia
2003	d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier	Red	750mL	93 WS	$29.92	Cellar Link Australia
2003	d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier	Red	1.5L	93 WS	$77.00	Cellar Link Australia
2004	d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier	Red	750mL	95 AWC	$21.78	Cellar Link Australia

Vintage	Wine	Type	Format	Score	Not in stock
1998	d'Arenberg The Custodian Grenache	Red	750mL	91 WA	Read reviews
1999	d'Arenberg The Custodian Grenache	Red	750mL	88 WA	Read reviews
1999	d'Arenberg The Footbolt Old Vine Shiraz	Red	750mL	89 WA	Read reviews
2000	d'Arenberg The Footbolt Old Vine Shiraz	Red	750mL	88 WA	Read reviews
2002	d'Arenberg The Footbolt Old Vine Shiraz	Red	750mL	91 AWC	Read reviews
2005	d'Arenberg The Footbolt Old Vine Shiraz	Red	750mL	90 AWC	Read reviews
1997	d'Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre	Red	750mL	94 WA	Read reviews
1998	d'Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre	Red	750mL	92 WA	Read reviews
1999	d'Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre	Red	750mL	93 WA	Read reviews
2001	d'Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre	Red	750mL	92 WA	Read reviews
2003	d'Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre	Red	750mL	94 WS	Read reviews
2002	d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier	Red	1.5L	94 AWC	Read reviews
2004	d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier	Red	1.5L	95 AWC	Read reviews

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