The 2008 Lodge Hill Shiraz offers intense notes of warm blackberry, spearmint and licorice with an earthy undercurrent of loam, tar and tree bark. The rich, medium to full bodied palate is nicely balanced with crisp acidity and a medium level of gritty tannins, finishing long. Drinking now, it should continue to give pleasure to 2016+. Jim Barry continually gives great value at the -entry- level and I have yet to see any compromises even in the difficult vintages such as 2008. Importer: Negociants USA, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 259-0993