The 2002 Shiraz Samantha’s Garden (300 cases) emerges from a 35-year-old vineyard in Armargh. Aged 17 months in old French hogsheads, it reveals a deep saturated purple color along with a gorgeous nose of acacia flowers, creme de cassis, blackberries, cherries, and lavender. Full-bodied, rich, and elegant as well as powerful, it should drink well for 5-7 years. Importer: Vine Street Imports, Philadelphia, PA; tel. (215) 533-9463

Bright and tangy, generous with its blackberry, floral and mineral flavors, hinting at mint as the flavors mingle on the impressively long, lively finish. Needs time to settle down. Best from 2005 through 2009. 100 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Clare Valley Select to Add