Aged in 100% new French oak hogsheads for 24 months, the 2009 Shiraz Reserve has a deep purple-black color and very pronounced aromas of blackberry preserves, creme de cassis, licorice, tar, potpourri and sandalwood with nuances of camphor and cloves. Very densely packed with layers of dark fruit, preserved berry and baking spice flavors, the structure is solid with firm tight-knit tannins and high acid. The finish is very long. Consider drinking this from 2014 to 2024+. Note that as in 2008, no Duck Muck was produced in 2009.Importer: Rathbone Wine Imports, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 253-8332; www.fsfw.com.au

The 2006 Shiraz Reserve was aged in 100% new French oak for 24 months. The nose delivers wood smoke, meat, game, pencil lead, black cherry, blueberry, and licorice notes. Voluptuous and mouth-coating, it conceals enough structure for another 6-8 years of development in the cellar. This lengthy, impressive effort will offer peak drinking from 2014 to 2030. David “Duck” Anderson continues to lead the way in Heathcote. All of his wines come from estate vineyards with yields of under 1.5 tons of fruit per acre.No known American importer. www.wildduckcreekestate.com

The 2005 Shiraz Reserve was aged in 100% new French oak for 24 months. It has a super expressive nose of pain grille, smoked meat, game, pencil lead, licorice, black cherry, and blackberry liqueur. Voluptuous, full-bodied, and layered, this sexy wine is very intense and concentrated with enough structure to evolve for 10-12 years. Drink it through 2030.Importer: No American importer; no web site located.