This brand—a longtime favorite of mine as a lonely representative of Padthaway in the American market—seems to be winding up. The 2014 Magnus Shiraz remains steadfastly dark in hue and closed on the nose, only hinting at mint and dark fruit. But it's full and expansive on the supple, plush palate, dealing out ripe black cherry and plum fruit, a large helping of licorice and hints of mint, black pepper and vanilla. It should drink well for a decade or more.