Toasty vanillin scents emerge from the deep ruby/purple-tinged 2005 Shiraz. Attractive ripeness, medium body, and good purity as well as length are found in this straightforward Shiraz. Although not complex or nuanced, for $10 a bottle, it offers good value. Importer: Dan Philips, The Grateful Palate, Oxnard, CA; tel. (888) 472-5283