Matured in seasoned oak on yeast less for 15 months, the 2008 Mother’s Milk Shiraz displays a very deep garnet-purple color. The nose begins with a whiff of rubbery reduction giving way to warm blackberry, kirsch, tar and licorice aromas plus hints of nutmeg and coffee. Full-bodied with medium-firm fine grained tannins, very high acid and plenty of fleshy, spiced-up fruit, the finish is long. Drink it now to 2015. Importer: Ronnie Sanders, Vine Street Imports, Philadelphia, PA; www.vsimports.com