Soft and appealing for its red cherry and blackberry flavors, reminiscent of a silky Grenache, finishing with refinement. Drink now through 2005. 200 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Victoria / Bendigo Select to Add

Bendigo is a subappellation of Victoria, approximately 100 miles north of Melbourne. This medium-bodied Shiraz is quaffable, even though its price may not encourage spontaneous purchase. Blueberries and sweet cream waft from the nose, while the fruit on the palate is redder, and more tart than sweet. —D.M. ——D.T.(3/1/2003)—— 86