Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2011 Shiraz was 100% barrel-fermented and aged in 58% French and 42% American oak. The wine is intensely scented of warm blackberries, mulberries and preserved plums with nuances of menthol, incense and cinnamon stick. Full-bodied and packed with blackberry preserves and spice box flavors, it presents a seamless foundation of medium level, velvety tannins and lively acid before finishing with very good length. 1,136 six-bottle cases were made. Drink it now to 2021+. Imported by Quintessential, Napa, CA; www.quintessentialwines.com

Approachable, with a firm grip of tannins around a fresh core of pomegranate and currant flavors, persisting on the expressive finish. Drink now through 2016. 568 cases made.??–HS??Region: Australia / McLaren Vale Select to Add