Very deep garnet colored, the 2008 Padthaway “The Brave” Shiraz is intensely scented of warm blackberries, mulberries and raspberry preserves with underlying nuances of black pepper, anise and tree bark. Full bodied and ripe in the mouth, the richness is well supported by a medium level of fine grained tannins and very crisp acidity, finishing long and spicy. Delicious, now, it should keep to 2016+. No known US importer.

Very deep garnet-purple colored, the 2005 ‘The Brave’ Shiraz has a seriously earthy / savory character, emitting aromas of dark chocolate covered coffee beans, hung meat, moss covered tree bark, damp humus, slightly burnt toast and nuts over warm blueberries and blackberry preserves plus a whiff of prunes. Very full-bodied, rich and powerful in the mouth, it has medium-firm velvety tannins and medium high acid, finishing long and earthy. Drink it now through 2015. No known USA importer.

The 2004 ‘The Brave’ Shiraz has a very deep garnet-black color and somewhat suppressed notes of dried mulberries, kirsch and blackberry liqueur over fresh rolling tobacco, espresso, milk chocolate, tree bark and black truffles. Very crisp and very rich on the palate, it has firm, grainy tannins and generous amounts of berry and savory flavored flesh. It gives a long chewy finish. It’s fully open now with some capacity for further evolvement, drinking well to 2016+. No known USA importer.