The limited production 1999 Shiraz Eagle’s Blood exhibits a black/purple color in addition to a classic Shiraz bouquet of loamy, earthy notes intermixed with licorice, blackberries, pepper, and wood. Deep and full-bodied with tremendous purity as well as palate persistence, it should drink well for 10-12 years. Readers should be on the look-out for this noteworthy new edition from Heathcote.Importer: Dan Philips, The Grateful Palate, Oxnard, CA; tel. (888) 472-5283