For the budget-minded, this Shiraz has ample spice, pepper, chocolate and fruit. It has a deepness and ripeness that’s admirable, and while it’s a standard wine that doesn’t pick up complexities with airing, what’s in the glass is more than satisfactory.——M.S.(5/1/2008)—— 86

Big and burly, with aromas of ground spices, leather, roasted meat and blackberry. The flavors of plum, wild berry and espresso draw no complaints, and overall this is one good, ripe, big-boned wine with texture and body. Best if you like saturated but balanced modern reds.——M.S.(11/15/2007)—— 88