Deep garnet-purple colored, 2005 D Block Reserve Shiraz has a really earthy / meaty, evolving nose with notes of smoked game, sandalwood, dried cherry, tobacco, charred meat, Indian spices and slightly burnt toast. Full bodied, rich and structured, it has firm finely grained tannins, crisp acid and a long finish. Drinking perfectly now, it should continue to cellar to 2017+. Importer: Precept Brands, Seattle, WA

Polished, refined and open-textured, this is appealing for its layers of boysenberry, cherry and tantalizing hints of orange peel and tobacco that fit seamlessly into a beautifully formed package. Drink now through 2015. 550 cases made, 250 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / McLaren Vale Select to Add

Dark and rich, with aromas of cola and coffee and flavors of plum and cola. This is full-bodied, its 14.5% alcohol balanced by fruit intensity and richly textured tannins and the long finish. Drink 2010–2020.——J.C.(9/1/2008)—— 91