Gemtree's "regular" Shiraz bottling is just as good as its flagship, the Obsidian, though the latter is probably going to last longer in your cellar. This bottling has light fireplace-smoke aromas, and good intensity of fruit on the palate. Plum and black cherry flavors are the focus until black, smoky flavors pop up again midpalate. Medium-sized; appropriate with food.——D.T.(3/1/2005)—— 89