There are red fruits, lifted spice notes and earthy aromas on the nose. The vintagel conditions are even more evident on the palate where flavour, tannin and acid are in perfect balance. There is an impressive amount of concentration in this wine, but it is immediately drinkable upon release. The Dead Arm Shiraz 2017 shows all the hall marks of a classic McLaren Vale Shiraz that will see it age gracefully for 15 plus years.