Smooth and refined, with peppery blackberry and cherry flavors on a velvety frame, echoing softly on the finish. Drink now through 2004. 48,000 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / South Australia Select to Add

Nicely perfumed, with full-blast aromas of root beer and cola. The palate is a bit foresty, with tree bark and peppery notes. The finish is the first place you notice overt oak, and it’s kind of buttery and unintegrated. In Penfolds’ stable of Shiraz, this is meant to be round, friendly and not too complicated. —M.S.——M.S.(3/1/2003)—— 85