The 2009 Shiraz has a deep garnet-purple color and pronounced menthol and eucalypt scents over a core of warm blackberries, cherry preserves and blueberry pie filling plus some cedar. Full-bodied with medium-firm chewy tannins and high acid, it gives a long finish. Drink it now to 2015. Established in 1991, Pepper Tree produces about 50,000 cases out of the Hunter Valley, Coonawarra, Wrattonbully and Orange. Their much praised young chief winemaker Jim Chatto joined in 2007, bringing with him a fresh eye. These new releases demonstrate his talented touch as well as offering very good value, with all except the Strandlines Cabernet Shiraz priced at around AU$35 or below.No known USA importer.