The 2000 Shiraz Copper Trail possesses a sweet perfume of jammy blackberries as well as cherries intermixed with earth and wood. Medium to full-bodied, chunky, and fleshy, with adequate acidity, but little complexity, it should be consumed over the next 5-6 years. Importer: Beringer-Blass Wine Estates, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 963-7115

Earthy and red pepper flavors meander through the ripe cherry and raspberry fruit in this tart, distinctive Shiraz. A pretty mocha note rises on the finish. Built for the long haul, it's not for all tastes, but it has pizzazz. Best from 2006 through 2012. 750 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Clare Valley Select to Add