Deep garnet colored, the 2007 Padthaway Shiraz gives pronounced notes of blackberry compote, cloves and Indian spices with hints of smoky bacon and chocolate. Medium to full bodied, generously fruited, with refreshing acidity, plus a medium level of velvety tannins, it has touches of vanilla and cedar in the long finish. Drinking nicely now, it should continue to cellar to 2016. No known US importer.