Deep garnet with a hint of brick to the color, the 1998 Prodigy Shiraz reveals a pronounced nose intensely scented with earthy, meaty and gamey aromas of smoked bacon and salami all intermingling with notes of dried mulberries, dried mint, sandalwood, anise and coffee. Medium-bodied, it is elegant in the mouth, with tons of flavor layers, a vibrant acid line and a medium level of velvety tannins. It finishes long. Mature, drinking well now. Imported by Freixenet USA Inc., Sonoma, CA