Ripe, rich and distinctive for its black olive and sandalwood overtones to the dark plum and dried blueberry flavors, which linger on the supple finish. Balances the fruit and savory notes beautifully. Best from 2009 through 2016. 450 cases made, 160 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / McLaren Vale Select to Add

A relative bargain in the scheme of South Australian Shiraz, this is a cherry-picked selection from the Baker’s Gully Vineyard. It smells like mint, vanilla and chocolate at first, then unfolds on the palate into something akin to thin mints with vanilla and blackberry sauces, topped with black olives and coffee—yet all in one harmonious, savory whole. Long, silky and mouthwatering on the finish, this is enjoyable now, but with the stuffing to last through 2020.——J.C.(12/31/2007)—— 93