Hunter Valley Shiraz is somewhat out of fashion here in the U.S., but this is an excellent example of the genre, one that can be taken home and enjoyed tonight. It starts with intense, smoky, pungent leathery aromas, and the fruit is more leathery than fruity in character, yet there’s compelling complexity in this medium-bodied, silky-textured wine. Drink now-2015.——J.C.(2/1/2010)—— 90