Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2009 Shiraz presents an abundance of wonderfully forward aromas: ripe blackberry, fresh blueberries, cassia, nutmeg, cloves, anise and a whiff of menthol. Medium-bodied and crisp in the mouth it has taut, muscular fruit with medium-firm grainy tannins and a long finish. Approachable now, I’d really like to give the palate at least another year in bottle and drink it 2012 to 2017+. Importer: Old Bridge Cellars, Napa, CA; www.oldbridgecellars.com