The dark plum-colored 1997 Shiraz displays a bacon fat/sausage character. It is a velvety-textured, soft wine with a herbaceous, dried herb component intermixed with crushed black pepper and cherry fruit. Drink it over the next 1-2 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.