Bright and juicy, with a mix of red and black fruit flavors that come across as fresh, showing notes of black tea, five spice powder and rosemary. The tannins firm on the finish, with a thread of cedar that lingers. Drink now through 2030. 40 cases imported.??–MW??Region: Australia / Clare Valley Select to Add

From vines planted at Armagh in 1964, Jim Barry's 2016 The Benbournie Cabernet Sauvignon distinctly represents the current style among Australian Cabernets, being fragrant and medium to full-bodied, with firm but silky tannins and a streamlined shape on the palate. Cedary notes accent mixed red and black currants in a wine that warrants short- to medium-term cellaring.

Plump wild blackberry and blueberry flavors are generous and rich, with hints of black olive and black tea lingering on the finish, backed by a velvety mouthful of tannins. Drink now through 2030. 50 cases imported.??–MW??Region: Australia / Clare Valley Select to Add

Generous, lush and velvety, with an expressive mix of plum, cassis and dried rosemary notes. Juicy and vibrant on the finish, which sings with accents of cedar and tobacco. Drink now through 2028. 20 cases imported.??–MW??Region: Australia / Clare Valley Select to Add

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2010 The Benbournie Cabernet Sauvignon opens with alluring creme de cassis and floral aromas accented by violets, mint, some cloves and pencil lead. Medium to full-bodied, it is richly textured with firm, fine tannins, a very fresh acid line and a long finish. It should age though is approachable now and will drink to 2015+. Importer: Negociants USA, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 259-0993