A co-fermented blend of 74% Cabernet and 26% Shiraz, the 2016 V & A Lane Selected Vineyards Cabernet Shiraz weighs in at a modest 13.4% alcohol. It still comes across as medium to full-bodied, with lovely cassis and black cherry fruit that's tightly wrapped in a sheath of silky but firm tannins, but it blossoms on the long, mouthwatering finish. Let it age for at least a couple of years, then drink it over the next 15.

Deep garnet with a hint of purple, the 2012 V & A Lane Select Vineyard Cabernet Shiraz is beautifully scented of blackberry coulis and crème de cassis with suggestions of baking spices, lavender, cloves and vanilla. Medium bodied and elegantly fruited on the palate, the soft, silky tannins and refreshing acidity nicely support the intense flavors, finishing with excellent persistence.

Deep garnet purple colored, the 2010 V & A Lane Select Vineyard Cabernet Shiraz is scented of cassis and black plums with hints of soy, dried Mediterranean herbs and damp loam plus a whiff of cedar. Medium-bodied, nicely balanced and expressive of the grape varieties, it has a crisp acid line, medium to firm, grainy tannins and a long length. Drink it now to 2022+. Importer: Treasury Wine Estates, Napa, CA