The 1997 Shiraz performed splendidly. This opaque purple-colored wine offers up plenty of sweet blackberry and cassis fruit with a touch of overripe cherries, smoke, and charcoal. This multidimensional, layered, luscious, low acid, toasty Shiraz is made in an obvious, fat, hedonistic style. Drink it over the next 7-8 years. Imported by The Australian Premium Wine Collection, John Larchet, USA Wine West, LLC, San Rafael, CA; phone: (800)-485-5753 and Chicago Brands, Chicago, IL; tel. (312) 466-9300.

Refined and bursting with blackberry, licorice and coffee notes, all on a firm, vibrant frame, this red unfolds layer by layer while retaining its harmony and integrity. Great finish. Drink now through 2003. 5,000 cases made.??–BS??Region: Australia / Barossa Select to Add