Dark and juicy, with a metallic edge to the rhubarb and spice flavors, turning toward plum and soy sauce on the long, expressive finish. Drink now through 2017. 1,500 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Barossa / Barossa Valley Select to Add

The qualitative equal of the excellent 2002, the 2005 Centenary Hill is a big, rich wine that shows just a bit of warmth to its ripe black cherry flavors. Pepper and spice notes add interest, while the soft, dusty-textured tannins give this wine an easy approachability not seen in older vintages. Drink now–2018. Imported by Pernod Ricard USA.——J.C.(11/1/2007)—— 91