Rich, with a strong gamy note running through the sweet cherry and currant flavors, turning toward eucalyptus on the finish. Comes off as clumsy. Drink now through 2010. 480 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / South Australia Select to Add

Extremely dark in color, bright and generous in flavor, with juicy black cherry, currant and touches of spices and herbs on the round finish. Fine tannins don't get in the way. Drink now through 2005. 500 cases made.??–HS??Region: Australia / South Australia Select to Add

The 1995 Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot (85% of the former and 15% of the latter) emerges from a 30-year old vineyard. Its deep ruby/purple color is followed by a textbook Bordeaux bouquet of black currants, spicy new oak, and cedar. Rich on the attack, with outstanding ripeness, purity, and overall equilibrium, this is a classic example of power allied to elegance. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2016. Importer: Dan Philips, The Grateful Palate, Oxnard, CA; tel. (888) 472-5283

The exotic 1994 Cabernet/Merlot (85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot) exhibits a dense ruby/purple color, as well as an intriguing nose of peanut butter, toasty oak, chocolate, cedar, and cassis. It offers low acidity, outstanding fruit purity, and surprising elegance/finesse. As the wine sits in the glass, tobacco/mineral notes enhance the complex personality of this medium to full-bodied, fruit-driven wine. It should drink well for 5-10 years. Trevor Jones is an up and coming star in the Barossa Valley. For my taste, he produces the finest non-wooded Chardonnay in Australia. Importer: Dan Phillips, The Grateful Palate, Oxnard, CA; tel. (888) 472-5283