The 1993 Shiraz Magill Estate reveals an evolved plum color, followed by a smoky, earthy, curranty nose with plenty of pepper in the background, and sweet, gamey flavors on the attack. High acidity and tannin pinch the wine's finish. Overall, this is a pleasant, but narrowly-constructed, uninspiring effort that is considerably over-priced. This winery continues to turn out an insipid selection of white wines, but the reds are all noteworthy, and some are reasonably good values. Importer: Southcorp Wines North America, Monterey, CA; tel. (408) 655-4848

A nicely shaped Shiraz, less opulent than most, but lovely for its spice, sandalwood and other exotic notes on an elegant frame. Finishes with a cedary note. Nice now, better after 2000. 580 cases made.??–null??Region: Australia / Magill Select to Add