Polished and supple, with cinnamon-scented black cherry, dark chocolate and espresso flavors. Intense and harmonious on the long finish, where the fine-grained tannins linger. Drink now through 2021. 500 cases made, 30 cases imported.??–MW??Region: Australia / Barossa / Barossa Valley Select to Add

Deep garnet-purple, the 2009 Alte Reben Shiraz is intensely scented of blueberry preserves, mulberries and dried plums with hints of mace, licorice, dark chocolate and violets. Very full bodied and concentrated, the palate is densely packed with layers of dark berry and spice flavors, supported by a firm level of fine grained tannins and refreshing acidity. The finish is long with layers of baking spices, blueberries and savory licorice flavors coming through. It should drink best 2013 to 2022+. Importer: Epicurean Wines, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 923-1376

The 2008 Alte Reben Shiraz comes from a single vineyard of vines planted in 1899. Very deep garnet-purple colored, it has pronounced notes of mocha, salami and licorice over earthy black cherry and mulberry fruit plus whiff of cedar. The palate displays a structured style with crisp acid and firm fine tannins cutting through the taut, muscular fruit, finishing long and savory. Give this Shiraz another 2 years or so in bottle to open and soften and drink it through 2020+. Importer: Epicurean Wines, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 923-1376