Produced from a vineyard planted in 1982 from cuttings taken from the original 1880s vines, the 2009 The Cuttings Shiraz gives a deep garnet-purple and aromas of ripe cassis, cedar, Indian spices, licorice, crushed blackberries and violets. The full bodied palate is concentrated and nicely balanced with the generous fruit supported by firm fine grained tannins and lively acid, finishing long and layered. Approachable now, it should cellar to 2019+. Importer: Epicurean Wines, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 923-1376

Aromatically exudes black pepper, then weaves the spice through ripe currant and plum notes as the flavors roll easily over supple, refined tannins, lingering expressively and seductively. Drink now through 2016. 300 cases made, 150 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Barossa / Eden Valley Select to Add