The 2005 Indigene is 55% Mataro and 45% Shiraz, the winery’s take on Bandol. Opaque purple-colored, the aromas include scorched earth, forest floor, wild game, blackberry, and blueberry. On the palate the wine’s youth is apparent. There are gobs of fruit and ripe tannin, great intensity and serious depth. Give it 5-7 years of cellaring and drink it through 2030. Importer: Kysela Pere et Fils, Winchester, VA; tel. (540) 722-9258

Lithe, vibrant and distinctive for its meaty blueberry and burnt sugar notes that remain supple and refined through the generous finish. Has depth and persistence. Mataro and Shiraz. Best from 2008 through 2015. 480 cases made, 70 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Barossa / Barossa Valley Select to Add

(South Australia) Brooding prune-fruit nose. Lots of flavour with a thick and chewy structure showing lots of earth tannin. Very enjoyable.