There were 250 cases bottled of the 2009 Velvet Glove Shiraz, a year that Sparky Marquis remembers as being, "A good year. Low yields, a long, cool season that was bad for sunbathers but good for grapes." The wine is still holding up, boasting notes of mint, raspberries, blackberries and chocolate. It's full-bodied, velvety and long, but I'd drink up soon.

Polished, expressive, supple and velvety, glowing brightly with notes of blueberry and black and damson plum, with a panoply of sweet spices. All the flavors meld together with impressive integrity, persisting on the very long, complex finish. Most appealing is the deftness of the balance. Best from 2012 through 2020. 1,498 cases made, 1,100 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / McLaren Vale Select to Add