The purple-colored 2007 Shiraz was aged in 25% new French and American oak. It gives up aromas of pepper, lavender, boysenberry, and blueberry followed by a medium-bodied, elegant style of Shiraz with good depth and length. It has enough structure to evolve for 1-2 years and will be at its best from 2011 to 2019. Importer: Click Wine Group, Seattle, WA; tel. (800) 859-0689

The 2007 Shiraz (92%)-Viognier (8%) was aged for 14 months in new French oak. Opaque purple-colored, it has a splendid nose of pain grille, violets, lavender, pepper, and blueberry uplifted by the Viognier component. On the palate, however, the wine is a bit compressed by elevated acidity levels. The flavors are attractive and the wine will evolve for several years after which it will hopefully become better integrated. If so, my score will appear to be conservative.Importer: Click Wine Group, Seattle, WA; tel. (800) 859-0689

Long a steak house staple, Kangarilla Road’s Shiraz mixes dark berries and plums with touches of cedar, caramel and vanilla. The creamy-textured tannins pick up just enough dustiness on the finish to match well with fatty cuts, like ribeyes. Drink now-2015.——J.C.(2/1/2010)—— 88