Supple and generous, with a strong coffee note coursing through the dark berry and licorice flavors, mingling nicely on the round finish. Drink now through 2013. 1,800 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Barossa Select to Add

To me, Glen Eldon’s Dry Bore Shiraz exemplifies many of the positive attributes of Barossa Shiraz. The blackberry fruit is powerful, complemented by copious vanilla and toast notes from oak maturation. There’s plenty of weight and concentration, but no excessively dry or hard tannins—in fact, it’s almost silky. Finally, there’s the promise of leathery complexity to come, all at a realistic price. ——J.C.(8/1/2009)—— 92