Ripe, meaty and generous with its plum and fresh currant fruit, with spicy, earthy overtones as the finish expands and becomes even more seductive, lingering against polished tannins. Drink now through 2016. 500 cases made, 300 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Barossa / Barossa Valley Select to Add

The 2006 Richard Lander Shiraz contains 5% Mourvedre. Purple-colored, it has a bouquet of balsam wood, black pepper, scorched earth, game, and blueberry compote. Intense on the palate with savory, meaty flavors, it has enough structure to evolve for 2-3 years and should drink well from 2011 to 2021. The Colonial Estate is the Australian project of Englishman and Bordeaux chateau owner Jonathan Maltus. His first vintage in Australia was 2002. The entry level wines are line-priced at $30 offering excellent bang for the buck.Importer: Single Vineyard Imports, www.maltus.com