Plum, mineral and toffee notes mingle with toasted cumin and black tea accents. Thick and chewy on the finish. Appealing for the intensity and long finish. Drink now through 2027. 7,830 cases made, 4,516 cases imported.??–MW??Region: Australia / McLaren Vale Select to Add

Firm in texture, with a lean beam of savory notes and berry and currant fruit pushing through and persisting on the refined finish. Best from 2015 through 2018. 7,871 cases made, 3,936 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / McLaren Vale Select to Add

Very deep garnet-purple colored, the 2009 Shiraz has a pronounced nose of blackberry compote, blackcurrant cordial and chocolate box with touches of dried mulberries and mint. Concentrated on the medium to full bodied palate, the rich expressive fruit is nicely structured with firm chewy tannins and crisp acidity, finishing long. Drink it now through 2017. Importer: Sovereign Wine Imports, Santa Rosa, CA

(South Australia) Interesting nose of mint sauce, blackcurrant, spice, blueberry, pepper and oak. Lots of fruit offset by good acidity, cinnamon and clove spice with a hint of vanilla.