Made by Sarah and Sparky Marquis, who recently launched their successful Mollydooker line of wines, this is a stunning McLaren Vale Shiraz. Its inky/blue/purple color is accompanied by a huge bouquet of graphite, creosote, blackberries, and pepper. Full-bodied, opulent, and remarkably voluptuous, it will offer a corpulent mouthful of classic Australian Shiraz for 10-12 years.Importer: Vine Street Imports, Philadelphia, PA; tel. (215) 533-9463

There are only 500 cases of this singularly-styled, inky/purple Shiraz. Its projected nose of ripe figs, blackberries, chocolate, and espresso roast is followed by a full-bodied wine with superb fruit intensity and purity as well as a long, concentrated finish with ripe tannin. Consume it over the next 12-15 years.Importer: Vine Street Imports, Philadelphia, PA; tel. (215) 533-9463