The 2018 Oracle Shiraz is fierce and black on the nose, with notes of graphite, wet asphalt, pencil shavings, resin/char, licorice, salt and black olive tapenade. In the mouth, the wine is all of these things, with lavender, mulberry, blackberry, purple wine gums and black cherry. The wine is savory, long and intense. There are also notes of chewing tobacco and brine. 14.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.

Offers rich and decadent black walnut liqueur, spiced plum and date nut bread notes, with salted caramel, espresso and cherry cobbler lingering on the finish. Drink now through 2040. 50 cases imported.??–MW??Region: Australia / Clare Valley Select to Add

At six years of age now, the 2016 Oracle Shiraz has evolved from spicy, primary and velvety to savory, meaty and lush. The aromas cross over the boundaries of hung deli meat (particularly peppered salami), star anise and other exotic spices, salted licorice and oolong tea. In the mouth, the wine is texturally seamless, as the fruit flows across the palate and through to the finish. There's graphite, chewing tobacco, blood and dusty/dry stones, too. This is a finer, softer wine in the mouth than expected, given the aromas, but beautiful now as it straddles the precipice of young and old.

Distinctive, with bass notes of fresh earth, white pepper and dried sage that complement the ripe and velvety blackberry and cherry flavors. Terrific balance, intensity and focus carries through on the finish. Drink now through 2032. 295 cases imported.??–MW??Region: Australia / Clare Valley Select to Add

Hints of espresso and dark chocolate appear on the nose of the 2015 Oracle Shiraz, adding dark, savory nuances to the blackberry fruit. It's full-bodied but vibrant and juicy, with ripe, plush tannins and a lingering finish.