The superb, powerful yet elegant 2004 Shiraz Eagle’s Blood exhibits an opaque ruby/purple hue, a striking minerality, and sweet creme de cassis notes intermixed with blackberry, cold steel, and acacia flower characteristics. Precise, pure, full-bodied, and moderately tannic, it will benefit from 1-2 years of cellaring, and should keep for 10-15 years. Importer: Dan Philips, The Grateful Palate, Oxnard, CA; tel. (888) 472-5283

Its gamy character will not appeal to all tastes, but the basic structure is lively and the finish provides blueberry, iris and spice flavors that linger. Best after 2007. 400 cases made, 104 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Victoria / Heathcote Select to Add