Glaymond Wines Distinction Shiraz, Barossa, Australia

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Very deep purple-black in color, the 2008 Distinction Shiraz reveals evolving creme de cassis, prune and blueberry preserve notes with an undercurrent of nuts, coffee and black olives plus whiffs of loam, tobacco and leather. Full bodied with a decent concentration of mature, dried berry notes, the structure stands out with a firm level of chewy tannins and very crisp acidity, finishing long and just a little dry. Clearly Tscharke made the very best of a difficult vintage with this wine. It’s ready to drink now and should continue to keep to 2016+. Importer: Martin Scott Wines, www.martinscottwines.com

The 2004 Distinction Shiraz is considerably more expressive aromatically with notes of smoked meat, game, bacon, pepper, violets, and wild blueberry all making an appearance. Opulent on the palate, this powerful Shiraz will profit from another six years of cellaring and offer prime drinking from 2014 to 2032. Glaymond is the hangout of rising star Damien Tscharke whose family owns the vineyards. They are located in some of the most prime real estate of Barossa Valley. Chris Ringland is the winemaking consultant. Those who love no-holds-barred, big Barossa behemoths should check out Glaymond.Importer: Dan Philips, The Grateful Palate Palate, Oxnard, CA; tel. (805) 278-9095; www.glaymondwines.com.au