Firm but not chewy, with an upright feel to the cherry and boysenberry flavors, shaded by mint and rosemary notes as the narrow finish lingers. Drink now through 2019. 600 cases made, 500 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Limestone Coast Select to Add

A dark and focused red, with vibrant, mocha-inflected plum and blackberry fruit, segueing into black olive as the finish lingers. This has intensity and refreshing balance. Drink now through 2016. 550 cases made.??–HS??Region: Australia / Limestone Coast Select to Add

7 6 A hugely oaky wine, but one that manages to taste awfully good nonetheless, with layers of vanilla and toast leading into a full-bodied, supple wine loaded with notes of maple syrup and brown sugar. Drink now. ——J.C.(11/1/2011)—— 92

The 2004 Shiraz Reserve was aged for 22 months in French and American oak. The nose reveals notes of cedar, wood smoke, tobacco, blueberry, and boysenberry. Medium to full-bodied, the wine has a solid core of blue and black fruits leading to a compact finish with considerable tannin. Perhaps 2-3 years in the cellar will round the wine out.Importer: Foster Wine Estates Americas, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 259-4500