Abundant quantities of freshly ground pepper and blackberry/cassis fruit jump from the glass of the 1997 Shiraz. It possesses spicy oak, medium to full body, and a nicely packaged, concentrated style. Although not a blockbuster, it is flavorful, ripe, and well-made. Drink it over the next 7-8 years. Importer: Dan Philips, The Grateful Palate, Oxnard, CA; tel. (888) 472-5283