This cooperative's proprietary blend, the 2000 "The Hattrick", a blend of 46% Grenache, 47% Shiraz, and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, exhibits a dense ruby/purple color, a big, peppery nose of sweet blackberry and cassis fruit, excellent concentration, sweet oak in the background, and a plump, medium to full-bodied, lush texture. There is enough depth and tannin to ensure 7-10 years of aging potential.Importer: Dan Philips, The Grateful Palate, Oxnard, CA; tel. (888) 472-5283

Soft and open-textured, with pretty blackberry and floral aromas and flavors, finishing with remarkable clarity and harmony. Drink now through 2003. 1,500 cases made, 500 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / McLaren Vale Select to Add