The dark ruby/purple-colored 1997 Shiraz The Mistress Block possesses exceptional balance. Sexy and lush, with low acidity, a beautiful, American oak-infused, blackberry-scented nose and flavors, it is creamy-textured and full-bodied, with terrific intensity and purity. This ostentatiously-styled Shiraz can be drunk now as well as over the next decade. Imported by The Australian Premium Wine Collection, John Larchet, USA Wine West, LLC, San Rafael, CA; phone: (800)-485-5753 and Chicago Brands, Chicago, IL; tel. (312) 466-9300.