Lithe, with a deft balance to the berry and guava flavors. The fine tannins let the fruit emerge easily on the long, graceful finish. Drink now through 2015. 5,000 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / McLaren Vale Select to Add

(South Australia) Elegant, yeasty plum jam, honeyed figs and oak aromas. Generous, succulent and crisp palate with earthy, firm tannins.

Probably because of its youth, this wine comes out of the chute a little tight and rubbery; try giving it a quick decanting, or swirl it aggressively in the glass to bring out the underlying cola and blackberry aromas and flavors. Turns slightly dusty on the finish, suggesting at least a few years’ worth of drinkability. ——J.C.(10/1/2010)—— 88