Subtle notes of bay leaf and clove accent the black cherry fruit of Flametree's 2016 Shiraz. It's medium to full-bodied, with a drying, dusty texture on the palate, which will serve it well when paired with grilled beef or lamb and serves to balance out the ripe fruit elements.

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2011 Shiraz is scented of crushed black cherries, fresh blackberries and wild blueberries with nuances of yeast extract, black pepper and roses. Medium-bodied, it fills the mouth with vibrant blackberry and peppery flavors supported by a medium level of rounded tannins and crisp acid, finishing long. Drink it now to 2016+. Flametree does not currently have a USA importer but exports to the UK, HK, China, Indonesia, Fiji and Sweden.

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2009 Shiraz offers earthy / meaty notes of damp loam, duck breast and smoky bacon over a black fruit core of blackberry preserves, warm black cherries and dried plums plus a dash of pepper. Full bodied with a medium to high level of rounded tannins, the concentrated black berry flavors are enlivened with crisp acid. It finished long and savory. Drinking now, it should keep though 2015. Flametree does not currently have a USA importer but exports to the UK, HK, China, Indonesia, Fiji and Sweden.