Composed of the same blend, the 2008 Shiraz has a deep garnet-purple color and very peppery, spicy, blueberry and blackberry aromas. It is slightly weightier and richer than the previous vintage giving a medium-full body structured by a medium level of rounded tannins and medium acidity. The finish is long and peppery. Forward and approachable now it should drink to 2016+. Among the pioneering Margaret River vineyards, Hay Shed Hill’s original vines were established in the early 1970s. The Morrisons purchased the property in 1989 and developed it into a very respectable 18 hectare estate. They sold it in 2000 to a wine investment group after which focus and quality went through a difficult patch. Winemaker Michael Kerrigan took over the property in December, 2006 and set about restoring the original vineyard’s glory. His emphasis is on producing purely 100% estate grown wines. With four vintages now under his belt, the impressive fruits of his labor are demonstrated in this line-up.Importer: The Country Vintner; www.countryvintner.com.au

A somewhat unconventional blend of 86% Shiraz and 14% Tempranillo, the 2007 Shiraz displays a deep garnet-purple color. Warm blackberry and dark cherry aromas predominate on the nose with some menthol and anise. This medium bodied wine has a medium level of soft tannins, medium to high acidity and a long finish. Drink it now to 2015+. Among the pioneering Margaret River vineyards, Hay Shed Hill’s original vines were established in the early 1970s. The Morrisons purchased the property in 1989 and developed it into a very respectable 18 hectare estate. They sold it in 2000 to a wine investment group after which focus and quality went through a difficult patch. Winemaker Michael Kerrigan took over the property in December, 2006 and set about restoring the original vineyard’s glory. His emphasis is on producing purely 100% estate grown wines. With four vintages now under his belt, the impressive fruits of his labor are demonstrated in this line-up.Importer: The Country Vintner; www.countryvintner.com.au

Blended with 14% Tempranillo, this Shiraz offers an expressive nose of tar, raspberry and vanilla, followed by flavors reminscent of raspberries, dark toast and espresso. It's medium in body, with an approachable, open-knit texture and a long, albeit somewhat woody, finish. Drink now-2015.——J.C.(11/1/2009)—— 87

The 2004 Shiraz has aromas reminiscent of a Mounds candy bar with lots of toasty coconut. Fifty percent French and 50% American oak barrels were used to raise this wine, which shows flavors of black fruits and a hint of chocolate. It would benefit from 1-2 years of cellaring and should drink well for a decade. It too is fairly priced for this level of quality.Importer: American Wine Distributors, San Francisco, CA; tel. (415) 986-7677 (Reviewed by Dr. Jay Miller)