The 2005 Shiraz “Friends” is purple in color with an excellent bouquet of wood smoke, earth, espresso, and blueberry. On the palate it is full-flavored, ripe, and forward but is just a bit lean in the finish. It has enough stuffing to evolve for 2-3 years and will drink well through 2017. Importer: John Larchet, The Australian Premium Wine Collection; www.eldertonwines.com.au