Polished, round and focused, shining its blackberry, cherry, chocolate and cream flavors through the fine tannins to let them glow on the long, vivid finish. Best from 2011 through 2020. 1,766 cases made.??–HS??Region: Australia / Barossa / Barossa Valley Select to Add

The combination of raspberries and chocolate gives this full-bodied Shiraz a slightly one-dimensionally fruity-sweet character, but one that will undoubtedly please a large segment of consumers. The tannins are fully ripe, imparting a creamy texture to the midpalate and leaving the fruit to shine on the finish. Drink now–2015.——J.C.(3/1/2010)—— 89