Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2012 The Vicar Shiraz opens with a complex nose of warm blackberries, black cherry compote and mulberries with nuances of earth, aged meat, licorice, espresso and cloves. Full-bodied and voluptuously fruited in the mouth, the palate shows a fantastic backbone of firm, grainy tannins and a refreshing acid lift that holds through the very long finish. Drink it 2015 to 2025+. Importer: American Estates Wines, Inc., Summit, NJ; tel. (908) 273-5060; wines@eAmericanEstates.com