Rich and velvety, with layers of spice and cracked pepper winding through the dark berry and currant flavors, lingering on the open-textured finish. Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre. Best from 2011 through 2016. 500 cases made, 300 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Barossa / Barossa Valley Select to Add

Smooth and full of personality, this has an earthy tobacco halo around deep-toned flavors of blackberry, tar and crushed violet, lingering against mildly chewy tannins. Needs time to fully express itself. Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre. Best from 2010 through 2015. 500 cases made, 350 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Barossa / Barossa Valley Select to Add

From the same vineyard that provides fruit for John Duval’s Plexus, this is a blend of approximately 50% Grenache, 30% Shiraz and 20% Mourvedre. There’s a slightly lifted, vinyl quality to the aromas on first nosing, but once accustomed to it, it’s no longer bothersome, leaving the way open for chocolate, cherry and cola flavors. Coffee and spice notes mark the supple finish. Drink now–2012.——J.C.(11/1/2007)—— 89