Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2010 Shingleback Haycutters Shiraz presents floral aromas of rose petals over notes of mulberries, blueberry pie and blackberry preserves plus hints of aniseed, and nutmeg. Full-bodied with plenty of mouth-filling fruit lifted by medium-high acid, it has a medium-firm level of rounded tannins and a long, spicy / savory finish. Drink it now to 2019+. Importer: Precept Brands, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 267-5252

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2009 Shingleback Haycutters Shiraz offers an intense and relatively complex nose of ripe blackberries and black cherries over smoked duck, baker’s yeast, dusty earth and cloves. Medium to full-bodied, it is richly fruited and crisp, giving a solid foundation of rounded tannins and finishing long and layered. Drinking well now, it should cellar to 2017+. Importer: Precept Brands, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 267-5252