Exhibiting a saturated purple color, the 1999 Shiraz offers full-bodied, peppery, cassis flavors with more spice and earthy notes than the 2001. It also possesses a terrific texture and a back-loaded finish with ripe tannin. Consume it over the next decade. Importer: George Galey, American Estates Wines, Summit, NJ; tel. (908) 273-5060

Plump and ripe, and generous with its cherry and raspberry jam flavors, yet immaculately balanced with extra-fine tannins and showing a layer of spicy, peppery oak on the finish. It comes off as subtle, the fruit character echoing most impressively. Drink now through 2008. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 300 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Barossa / Barossa Valley Select to Add