Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2013 The Independent (Shiraz and Mataro) has an earthy/savory nose with notes of fertile loam, yeast extract and tar complementing the blackberry and black plum scents plus a hint of ground pepper. Medium to full-bodied, it gives pleasant restraint and savories in the mouth with chewy tannins and just enough acid, finishing with earth and pepper suggestions.

Blended of 50% Shiraz; 50% Mataro, the 2010 The Independent Shiraz Mataro presents a deep garnet-purple color, earthy, loam and black truffle notes over aromas of warm blackberries, mulberries and plums. Full bodied and with a good amount of savory and berry flavors in the mouth, it has lively acidity and grainy tannins to support it, finishing long. Drink it now to 2016. Importer: North American Beverage Group, Clarkston, MI. tel. (248) 922-2890