Complex and aromatic, with black and white pepper notes and a touch of brown sugar to the ripe and juicy kirsch, red licorice and spiced plum flavors. Dark chocolate and black tea accents linger on the finish, with velvety tannins. Drink now through 2036. 20,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported.??–MW??Region: Australia / Barossa Select to Add

A fine effort, the 2003 Shiraz is a broadly flavored, blackberry, peppery effort revealing hints of asphalt, earth, and truffles. It should drink well for 2-3 years. This is an excellent value. Importer: Negociants, USA, Napa CA; tel. (707) 259-0993

Ripe and broad, with an earthy, slightly green edge to the cherry and licorice flavors, finishing with chewy tannins. Best after 2005. 5,300 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Barossa Select to Add

The 2002 Shiraz (which includes 5% Viognier) offers white pepper, flowers, and uncomplicated, plump berry fruit in a medium-bodied, chunky, corpulent style. It, too, should be consumed over the next 2-3 years. Importer: Negociants, USA, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 259-0993

Ripe and rich, nicely pulled together so it's focused, not gooey, with ripe berry and plum flavors shaded with vanilla and dusky spice notes. Drink now through 2008. 12,000 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Barossa Select to Add