Firm in texture, with restraint to the blackberry and pepper flavors, finishing with medium density. Best after 2017. 1,000 cases made, 500 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Barossa / Barossa Valley Select to Add

A blend of 97% Shiraz and 3% Mataro, the 2011 Hales Shiraz is deep garnet-purple in color and presents a nose of blackberries, black cherries and charcoal with hints of fertile loam and black pepper. Medium-bodied, it has just enough blackberry and earthy flavors balanced by a low to medium level of chewy tannins and a crisp acid line before finishing with a medium to long length. Drink it now to 2015. Importer: Total Beverage Solutions, Mount Pleasant, SC

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2010 Hales Shiraz has a core of ripe black plums and black cherries over notes of licorice, tar and dark chocolate plus a whiff of cloves. Medium-full bodied with plenty of taut, muscular fruit in the mouth, it has crisp acid, grainy tannins and a long, pure finish. Drink this one now through 2018+. Importer: Total Beverage Solution, Mount Pleasant, SC.; tel. (843) 881-0761

Deep garnet colored, the 2009 Hales Shiraz has notes of warm blackberries and kirsch with a meaty/gamey undercurrent plus hints of damp earth, tobacco and black olives. Concentrated, fairly savory and medium to full-bodied in the mouth, it offers a medium-firm level of chewy tannins, refreshing acid and a long, earthy finish. Drink it now through 2016+. Importer: Total Beverage Solution, Mount Pleasant, SC.; tel. (843) 881-0761

There's a lovely open feel to the fresh cherry and spice flavors, hinting at hazelnut and licorice as the finish expands. Offers depth and vivacity. Drink now through 2016. 5,000 cases made, 650 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Barossa / Barossa Valley Select to Add