Medium garnet-colored with a touch of purple, the 2011 The Stump Jump Shiraz has a nose only vaguely scented of blackberries and black pepper with an undercurrent of sauteed herbs. Though there is a pleasant freshness to this wine, the palate is generally lean and under-ripe with a vegetal after-taste and bitterness in the finish. Drink it now. Importer: Old Bridge Cellars, Napa, CA; www.oldbridgecellars.com

Fresh and polished, offering walnut-accented blackberry flavors on a medium-weight frame. Shows juicy acidity on the finish. Drink now through 2017. 15,000 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / McLaren Vale Select to Add