Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2012 Scotsdale Shiraz displays a complex nose of crushed blackcurrants, warm black plums and mulberries with hints of fruit cake, licorice, mocha, cedar and Szechuan pepper. Medium to full-bodied, it packs in the perfumed black fruit and spice flavor layers and is supported by medium to firm, fine-grained tannins and a refreshing acid line. It finishes with great length. Drink it now to 2022+. Importer: Lion Nathan USA, Overland Park, KS; tel. (913) 338-4433; www.howardparkwines.com.au