The opaque purple-colored 2002 Shiraz offers aromas of white flowers, creme de cassis, blackberries, and leather. Full-bodied, dense, chewy, and impressively made, it should keep for 6-8 years.This relatively new operation was formed by growers who got tired of seeing their grapes made into wines that fetched high prices and received top awards when made by other wineries.Importer: Dan Philips, The Grateful Palate, Oxnard, CA; tel. (888) 472-5283

Ripe and spicy, a silky Shiraz with pretty plum flavors at the center and strong licorice character on the long, mildly chewy finish. Drink now through 2012. 1,500 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Langhorne Creek Select to Add

Medicinal, heady, dark and brooding smell - very appealing. Dark, brooding flavours, liquorice/caramel.