Explosive, thick and complex is the dense purple-colored 1998 Shiraz Georgia's Paddock. It exhibits a provocative perfume of smoke, barbecue spice, creme de cassis, and blackberries with pepper and vanilla in the background. Full-bodied, opulent, and voluptuous, this sexy, dense, low acid Shiraz coats the palate with considerable viscosity and purity. It can be drunk now and over the next 12-14 years. Importer: Old Bridge Cellars (Rob McDonald), Napa, CA; tel. (707) 258-9552

Big and bold. A bit alcoholic, but brimming with sweet blackberry, blueberry and plum fruit that's seductively wrapped in silky tannins and hints of cream, coffee and exotic spices. This may not go a long way further, but it's extremely good now.--Australian reds blind retrospective. 100 cases made.??–HS??Region: Australia / Victoria / Heathcote Select to Add