Interesting is the dark ruby/purple-colored 1998 Shiraz. It offers a sweet, complex, earthy, tar, and jammy red and black fruit-scented bouquet, beautiful purity, medium to full body, and a sense of elegance and overall symmetry. This flavorful, graceful Shiraz can be consumed now and over the next 7-8 years. Imported by The Australian Premium Wine Collection, John Larchet, USA Wine West, LLC, San Rafael, CA; phone: (800)-485-5753 and Chicago Brands, Chicago, IL; tel. (312) 466-9300.