The 2001 Shiraz Lloyd Reserve’s dense ruby/purple color is followed by a sweet nose of earth, black fruits, pepper, and pungent spices. Soft and savory, with spicy oak, underbrush, and herb characteristics, it is a fruit-forward, generous, attractive Shiraz to drink over the next 7-8 years. Importer: Robert Whale Selections, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 237-5200