Iz Way’s 2008 Bruce Shiraz gives a very deep garnet-purple color and intense notes of warm black currant and blackberry over prunes, sandalwood, cinnamon stick, star anise and tree bark. The plush, opulent, full-bodied palate has crisp acid and firm fine-grained tannins, leaving lingering notes of baking spices and fruit cake. It’s approachable now and should continue to be delicious to 2016+. Torbreck’s very talented young winemaker, Craig Isbel, is one of the names behind this rising-star label.Importer: CLD Imports, Barrington, IL; tel. (847) 898-9500