2006 D Block Reserve Shiraz has a deep garnet-purple color. The nose is a little closed giving subtle notes of warm blackberry and cherry pies, earth, peppered game and anise plus suggestions of dried leaves and moss covered bark. Full bodied with a high level of grainy tannins and high acidity, there’s just enough muscular fruit and savory flesh in the mid-palate, lingering long into the finish. Approachable now, it should drink to 2019+. Importer: Precept Brands, Seattle, WA

Rich and velvety, offering a big mouthful of tobacco, tar and spice flavors around a core of blackberry and dried blueberry. This has presence and depth, lightening up as the finish rolls on. Drink now through 2018. 1,000 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / McLaren Vale Select to Add

6 5 For the price, this full-bodied, richly textured Shiraz "overdelivers," as Australians like to say. Scents of raspberries, chocolate and cedar give way to a harmonious melange of berries and chocolate in the mouth, balanced by savory notes of black olive and coffee. Drink now–2018.——J.C.(11/1/2011)—— 92