Very deep garnet-purple colored, the 2009 Special Release Basket Press Shiraz shows a little reduction to begin, giving way to aromas of warm plums, creme de cassis and blackberry compote plus hints of chocolate box and licorice. Very full bodied and concentrated in the mouth, it has medium to firm level of chewy tannins, crisp acid and a long berry laced finish. Approachable now, it should cellar to 2020+. Importer: Baum Wine Imports, Aurora, CO; tel. (303) 373-2793