Velvety in texture, this is generous with its plum and blackberry flavors, shaded with toasty, creamy notes, finishing expressively. Has fine tannins that don't get in the way. Shiraz, Grenache and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2015. 620 cases made, 280 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Barossa / Barossa Valley Select to Add

The red wines begin with the 2005 Clochemerle, a blend of 56% Shiraz, 36% Grenache, and 8% Mourvedre. It was matured 50% in tank and 50% in older French oak. Dark ruby-colored, the nose is reticent but offers up scents of mineral, spice box, truffle, black cherry, and blueberry. Medium-bodied, the wine is elegantly styled with racy, moderately intense spicy fruit, decent depth, but a slightly narrow finish. There is enough tannin to support a few years of cellaring but this is a wine that can be enjoyed now. Importer: Dan Philips, The Grateful Palate, Oxnard, CA; www.burgefamily.com.au

Nice, medium-weight red with a dusty edge to the berry and spice flavors, lingering gently. Grenache, Mourvèdre, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2010. 610 cases made, 400 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Barossa / Barossa Valley Select to Add

The 2004 Clochemerle, an Australian version of Chateauneuf du Pape, is a blend of 48% Grenache, 38% Mourvedre, 12% Shiraz, and a dollop of Cabernet Sauvignon. This extraordinarily elegant, fruity, full-bodied red offers notes of sweet cherries, licorice, and strawberry jam. Light on its feet with tremendous definition and purity as well as striking finesse and harmony, it tips the scales at only 14% alcohol, which is low for the vintage and for this area of Barossa. Consume it over the next 7-8 years. Importer: Dan Philips, The Grateful Palate, Oxnard, CA; tel. (888) 472-5283