Readers looking for a straightforward, fruit-driven, dry red should check out the 2000 Shiraz Hyland. It offers copious quantities of toasty new oak, blackberries, and creosote as well as medium to full body, moderate depth, and a delicious, fruity, superficial style. Drink it over the next 2-3 years.
Importer: Rob McDonald, Old Bridge Cellars, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 258-9552