Deep garnet in color, the 2006 Mr Black’s Concoction Shiraz has pronounced savory aromas of smoked game, slightly burnt toast, toasted nuts and espresso over warm mulberries, dried plums, fresh figs and kirsch. Crisp in the mouth with medium to firm, very finely grained tannins, this is a big, weighty, opulent wine with a good balance of savory, spice and berry flavors. It has a long, layered finish. Drinking now, it should cellar to 2016+. Importer: Ronnie Sanders, Vine Street Imports, Philadelphia, PA; www.vsimports.com

Very ripe, showing a pruny character to the black fruit, licorice and gravel flavors. Finishes with hard tannins. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 4,000 cases made, 1,600 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Barossa / Barossa Valley Select to Add