One of my favorites of this group of regional offerings is the 2003 Shiraz Samantha’s Garden from Clare Valley. A dense ruby/purple color leads to a floral, flamboyant, exotic wine boasting great body, rich, concentrated fruit, supple tannin, an explosive mid-palate, and a long finish. This is a compelling example of elegant, but powerful Shiraz from South Australia. It should drink well for a decade. This brilliant operation is a credit to the meticulous winemaking of Michael Twelftree and his staff! Importers: Vine Street Imports, Philadelphia, PA; tel. (215) 533-9463 and Joshua Tree Imports, Azusa, CA; tel. (626) 358-6600