Silky in texture, with layers of ripe currant, blackberry and roasted meat vying for attention as the flavors course smoothly through the long finish. Drink now through 2015. 3,000 cases made.??–HS??Region: Australia / Langhorne Creek Select to Add

This unusual blend is 68% Shiraz and 32% Malbec, resulting in a full-bodied, deeply plummy wine. Hints of clove, pepper and earth impart welcome complexity on the nose, while the flavors fold in a black olive component. Softly tannic, so drink now or hold 2-3 years.——J.C.(11/1/2008)—— 88