Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2009 The Soloist Shiraz has notes of warm black plums, blueberry compote and mulberries with hints of cinnamon, nutmeg and toast plus whiffs of chocolate and vanilla. Full bodied and well structured with firm, grainy tannins, it has lively acid cutting through the concentrated fruit, finishing long.Importer: The Country Vintner, Ashland, VA; www.countryvintner.com.au