" 'Looks inviting' with dark, rich, garnet-purple hues, said one panelist. Scorers were intrigued by the 'nice herbaceous aromas' that mingled with cinnamon, eucalyptus and fresh picked blackberries. The medium-bodied flavors offered up 'Pleasant fruit' notes of jammy blackberries, black cherry and prunes, with sharp tannins adding tension to the generous finish. Food Friendliness: Game time! No, not football; this wine would pair beautifully with rosemary lamb chops or a grilled venison loin."

	- Wine Report (Atlanta, GA) - 1 May 2006

“This wine brings it all together; a pinch of tobacco, a dash of leather, generous helpings of exotic spice and a soft, mellow, black-cherry fruit flavor. Tannins are moderate, and there’s even a bit of chocolate in the finish. Another anytime wine.”

	- Sandy Block - Improper Bostonian - 6 December 2005

“Shows some roasted fruit character, with predominantly earthy flavors and notes of cooked meat, coffee, cinnamon and brown sugar. Low acidity and decent concentration give it a fat mouthfeel.”   85

	- Wine Enthusiast - 1 November 2005

“. . .a miracle in a bottle given its price. The pick of the quarter. A big mouthful of plummy, jammy wine with a huge hit of black pepper aroma and just enough alcohol bite to make it a delicious addition to any slow-cooked meat. We had it with lamb shanks, and it made magic.”

	- Wes Marshall - Austin (Tx) Chronicle - 28 October 2005

“Smooth and spicy, generous with its cherry and licorice flavors, weaving a spicy oak note through the finish. Drink now through 2008.”   87

	- Wine Spectator - 15 October 2005

“Spicy aromas of white pepper, clove, maple and cherry. Pungent cherry flavors with notes of minerals, oak and tobacco. Crisp close.”   86

	- Wine News - October/November 2005

“Here's a cooler climate shiraz from South Australia's Limestone Coast with bright blueberry and pepper aromas and moderately concentrated currant and cherry fruit finishing crisp and spicy.”   * * *

	- Tim Teichgraeber – Minneapolis Star Tribune - 17 August 2005

“Very nice plum and currant flavors, along with an attractive pepper-spice combo that would match it with grilled meats--or rare lamb.”   ****

	- Michael Lonsford - Houston Chronicle - 13 July 2005

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