Magpie Estate The Malcolm Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia

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Very deep garnet-purple colored, the 2009 Malcolm Shiraz is profoundly scented of dried plums, creme de cassis, blackberry preserves and blueberry compote with suggestions of fruit cake, cloves, anise and prunes. Big, concentrated and very full bodied on the palate, the rich fruit is nicely contrasted by enlivening acid and supported with medium to firm rounded tannins. It finishes long with layers of dried berry flavors and some spiciness coming through. Approachable now, it should drink well to 2022+. Importer: Total Beverage Solutions, Mount Pleasant, SC

The 2006 Shiraz “Malcolm” was tasted from a barrel sample. The wine was sourced from a single, dry-grown vineyard, with vine age ranging from 20-120 years. It was first barrel-fermented and is now receiving the “200% new oak” treatment, spending the first 12 months in new French oak before transfer to new American oak for another 12 months. It will be bottled unfined and unfiltered. Purple/black colored, it has an ethereal bouquet of wood smoke, pencil lead, crushed stone, bacon, game, blueberry, and blackberry. Dense and packed, with gobs of spicy black fruits, super depth and concentration, and a very long finish, this great effort merits a decade of cellaring and will provide pleasure through 2036.The Magpie Estate wines are made by Rolf Binder.Importer: Michael Opdahl, Joshua Tree Imports, Duarte, CA; tel. (626) 358-6600

Magpie’s luxury cuvee (which was last produced in 1999), the 2005 Shiraz Malcolm, spent 12 months in new American oak and 12 months in new French 500 liter pungeons. This is the ultimate 200% new oak wine. Nevertheless, it holds it well, which gives you an idea of just how concentrated this beast is. An inky/blue/purple color is followed by notes of creosote, blueberry liqueur, violets, and a hint of camphor. Super-rich, powerful, and opulent, with a formidable level of tannin, it should hit its peak in 7-8 years and last for 25 or more.Joshua Tree Imports, Azusa, CA; tel. (626) 358-6600