Bright, bordering on tart, with juicy berry and spice flavors, finishing with a nice hint of smoke. Drink now through 2008. 5,000 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / McLaren Vale Select to Add

Smells spicy, and similar smoke and spice flavors resurface on the palate. This is not a big, overdone style of Shiraz, but it's still a nice one. It has flavors of smoke and red fruit. Flashy and substantial on the midpalate—with good, gripping tannins and a smooth texture—but the palate entry and finish are not quite as impressive. ——D.T.(3/1/2005)—— 88