Ranked #15 of 57 2001 Shiraz from McLaren Vale
92/100
4 Stars
Huon Hooke
Dark blackish red with a brick-red rim. Slightly earthy nose, not 100% fresh. A trace of celery. Leaner, less complete palate. A trace of mint. Very good wine, but not a top year - very tannic and drying.
Tasted: 02/02/2012
Drink: 2012 to 2016
98 Points Robert Parker
Readers should be on the look out for the 2001 The Dead Arm Shiraz, one of the greatest examples of this cuvee. Its dense black/purple color is accompanied by celestial aromas of melted licorice, graphite, blackberries, cassis, incense, anise, and toasty oak. Fabulously concentrated, with great purity, an unctuous, viscous texture, and an amazingly long, 60-second plus finish, this fabulous baby will need 5-6 years of cellaring, and should drink well over the following 20-25 years.
Source: Robert Parker (Robert Parker Wine Advocate) by Robert M. Parker, Jr. August, 2003
93 Points James Halliday
Complex, rich licorice and blackberry aromas; palate crammed with opulent, ripe fruit flavour. Drink to 2016.
James Halliday. June, 2021
Readers should be on the look out for the 2001 The Dead Arm Shiraz, one of the greatest examples of this cuvee. Its dense black/purple color is accompanied by celestial aromas of melted licorice, graphite, blackberries, cassis, incense, anise, and toasty oak. Fabulously concentrated, with great purity, an unctuous, viscous texture, and an amazingly long, 60-second plus finish, this fabulous baby will need 5-6 years of cellaring, and should drink well over the following 20-25 years. Source: Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) August, 2003 by Robert Parker