The 2008 Limited Release Shiraz Mourvedre is a bit of a triumph given the challenges of the 2008 vintage in the Hunter’s Valley, a region from which many wineries did not produce any reds. Medium garnet purple in color, it has fresh blackberry and warm raspberry fruit aromas with some earth, truffles, tree bark and black pepper. A waft of mushrooms. Medium body and a moderate concentration of fruit and earth flavors that are adeptly supported by medium, fine-grained tannins and medium to high acidity. Long finish. Drink now to 2016. Importer: Southern Starz, Huntington Beach, CA; tel. (714) 892-3030