Deep garnet-purple in color the 2009 Stonewell Shiraz presents an evolving nose of stewed plums, blackberry preserves and dried mulberries with nuances of dusty earth, tobacco and dried sage. Medium to full-bodied, it has a prominent backbone of crisp acid and firm, chewy tannins with just enough mature fruit to flesh out the structure through the long finish. Drink it now to 2018+. Imported by The Hess Collection New World Wines, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 255-1144

Firm, focused and juicy with currant and plum fruit that mingles with coffee and toasted bread notes as the finish lingers against well-integrated tannins. Best from 2015 through 2021. 50 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Barossa Select to Add