The 2006 Shiraz Hyland offers up aromas of pepper, blueberry, and plum. This is followed by a medium- bodied, stylish wine with meaty flavors, good grip and depth, and a lengthy finish. Drink it over the next four years.
Penley Estate has turned out four exceptional values in the 2006 vintage.
Gavin Speight, Old Bridge Cellars, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 258-9552; www.penley.com.au