Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2009 Scotsdale Shiraz gives pronounced notes of creme de cassis, black cherry preserves and warm blackberries with nuances of licorice, chocolate box, cracked black pepper and salami. Very crisp and with a medium to firm level of chewy tannins, there's just enough berry flavored flesh to balance the palate, finishing long and peppery. Drink this one now to 2019+. Importer: Lion Nathan USA, Overland Park, KS; tel. (913) 338-4433; www.howardparkwines.com.au