The 2011 Grand Barossa Shiraz has just a touch of Cabernet France in the bland. Deep garnet-purple colored, it presents lovely and intense ripe black fruit and blueberry preserve notes on the nose with hints of violets, chocolate, pepper and vanilla. Medium to full-bodied and generously fruited in the mouth, it has a good backbone of medium level rounded tannins and lively acidity, finishing long. Drink it now to 2016+. Imported by Banfi Vintners, Old Brookville, NY; www.banfivintners.com

Fresh and vital, offering modest tannins underlining the earthy berry flavors that persist expressively on the finish. Drink now through 2016. 8,000 cases made, 8,000 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Barossa Select to Add