The 2006 Stonewell Shiraz shows a bit too much oak on the nose, overshadowing the fruit. It's a big, full-bodied wine with attractive toasted wood, cigar box and attenuated berry flavors, lacking the depth of fruit to handle the drying oak that lingers on the finish. Drink up.

Firm in texture and nicely modulated in structure, with well-mannered blackberry and licorice flavors playing against fine tannins, persisting well. Not a blockbuster, but rewards repeated sips. Drink now through 2020. 40 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Barossa Select to Add