The purple-colored 2008 Shiraz (100%) spent 12 months in American and French oak, 10% of the latter new. It emits an attractive perfume of violets, incense, meat and blueberry leading to a fleshy, ripe, sweetly fruited Shiraz with a bit of underlying structure and 1-2 years of aging potential although there is no reason to delay gratification. Importer: Epicurean Wines, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 923-1376