There are 400 cases of the dense purple-colored 2002 Shiraz Bad Impersonator, which sees one-third new French oak. Its gorgeous bouquet of blackberries, roasted meats, lavender, dried herbes de Provence, and a hint of blueberries is followed by a full-bodied, opulent, pure wine with loads of texture as well as glycerin. Drink it over the next 5-7 years.
Importer: Vine Street Imports, Philadelphia, PA; tel. (215) 533-9463