Dense, toothsome and complex, this has several layers, with juicy cherry and berry flavors, accents of dried herbs, black tea and olive, plus a hint of richer preserves that lingers in the background. Finishes with heavy spices, a touch of firm clay and thick, velvety tannins. Drink now through 2030. 25 cases imported.??–MW??Region: Australia / Coonawarra Select to Add

This fruit for the 2020 Bin 128 Coonawarra Shiraz is from Coonawarra as usual, matured for 12 months in French hogsheads (20% new). The nose is aromatically layered with blood plum, raspberry, red licorice and blueberries and loaded with exotic spice and pink peppercorns. This is a gorgeous wine—totally supple and blue fruited, but all in balance with savory tannin. Elegance 101. For now, it is still frisky and energetic—give it a year to let it settle down.