The 2006 Shiraz Heysen is a saturated purple color with legs that ooze slowly down the glass. The nose offers aromas of pain grille, pencil lead, truffle, espresso, black cherry, and blueberry. On the palate it is hugely concentrated, flavorful, and impeccably balanced while maintaining a sense of elegance. This beautifully wrought wine will provide pleasure from 2013 to 2026. The white wines at Rolf Binder Wines are made by Christa Deana, Rolf Binder’s sister.Importer: Michael Opdahl, Joshua Tree Imports, Duarte, CA; tel. (626) 358-6600

(South Australia) Extracted, confected aromas of spice and cooked fruit. Well made and refreshing, with crisp acidity, and a good weight of plummy fruit and tannin framework.