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All,

Has this been released yet in Oz? I've heard there is some stock in the UK, but I can't find it listed on D'Arenburg's website or on Bibendum's their UK disti?
Chester Osborn told me back in May that he expected it to be one of the best Dead Arms of recent times,anyone tasted it yet?

Cheers

Ollie

I haven't tried it and I am also interested to hear from those that have but here is JO's review:

"96 Points. The finest Dead Arm ever made has a smoky, ethereal and spicy bouquet of slightly meaty dark plums and berries scented with violets, licorice and black pepper, cloves and cinnamon. Smooth and sumptuous, it's powerful and searingly intense palate of black berry fruit has a salty/mineral edge and a sophisticated marriage with new oak. Despite its intense fruit sweetness, the wine finishes long and savoury, with lingering sour edges, terrific acids and overall balance. A traditional wine, with cut and polish" - Jeremy Oliver. 1st July, 2006.

Cheers
Popov

A tried it at a d'arenberg trade day a few months back. It is a very good Dead Arm. Probably the best yet I'd agree. The 2004 Galvo Garage is my favourite though.

GW

Tried it about a month ago at a trade tasting, great wine, lots of depth. Screwcap a good move I think ( D'arry definetly thought so ).The only wine that just beat it was the Coriole Lloyd 2004 but that is pretty much splitting hairs.

Ollie wrote:All,

Has this been released yet in Oz? I've heard there is some stock in the UK, but I can't find it listed on D'Arenburg's website or on Bibendum's their UK disti?
Chester Osborn told me back in May that he expected it to be one of the best Dead Arms of recent times,anyone tasted it yet?

Cheers

Ollie

Yes, just released in the last week or so, I've seen a couple of $50 case price offers.

Wonder if I can trade in my 02's for the 04's.