The fruit-driven 1997 Shiraz does not possess enough complexity to merit an outstanding score, although many readers will rate it higher than I did. It possesses blackberry fruit, medium to full body, a succulent texture, low acidity, and a heady finish. Drink it over the next 7-8 years. Importer: Dan Phillips, The Grateful Palate, Oxnard, CA; tel. (888) 472-5283