Very deep garnet colored, the 2008 Padthaway “The Brave” Shiraz is intensely scented of warm blackberries, mulberries and raspberry preserves with underlying nuances of black pepper, anise and tree bark. Full bodied and ripe in the mouth, the richness is well supported by a medium level of fine grained tannins and very crisp acidity, finishing long and spicy. Delicious, now, it should keep to 2016+. No known US importer.