Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2009 Shiraz has intense aromatic notes of blueberry compote, cloves and anise with whiffs of lavender and bark plus touches of pepper and cedar. Medium-bodied with a bright acid frame, this is a rich and generous wine with medium levels of grainy tannins and a long, mineral-laced finish. Drink it now to 2020+. Importer: Quintessential Wines, Napa, CA; tel. (914) 725-3479.

Rich and expressive, with a polished texture and dark plum and blueberry flavors, picking up a smoky red pepper note as the finish lingers. Drink now through 2018. 3,000 cases made.??–HS??Region: Australia / Padthaway Select to Add