Even, dark and not too sweet, this Shiraz is a very solid offering. The berry, chocolate, licorice nose doesn’t get too jammy and the ripe even texture on the tongue bears full black cherry, tar and toast flavors. Finishes long, with sweet and sour black currant and licorice flavors. Good now, and should improve for two to four years. ——M.M.(6/1/2001)—— 88