Wayne Thomas Shiraz, McLaren Vale, Australia

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Bright and distinctive for its wild cherry and roasted beet aromas and flavors, wrapping smoothly around a supple core of polished tannins. Savory black olive notes weave through the long, pointed finish. Drink now through 2016. 5,000 cases made.??–HS??Region: Australia / McLaren Vale Select to Add

Rich and round, but nicely balanced to display its plum and spicy oak flavors deftly, with a rich feel to the tannins—but no heaviness—as the finish sails on and on. Drink now through 2015. 1,100 cases made.??–HS??Region: Australia / McLaren Vale Select to Add

The 2005 Shiraz is purple colored with an expressive bouquet of Asian spices, clove, cinnamon, saddle leather, blueberry, and blackberry. Supple and forward, this full-bodied, full-flavored Shiraz is nicely balanced, even elegant. It will evolve for several years but can be enjoyed now. It is also an excellent value.The late Wayne Thomas, a well known winemaker and consultant, launched his namesake label in 1994 with fruit sourced from around McLaren Vale.Importer: Deborah Gray, Australian Wine Connection, Carlsbad, CA; tel. (760) 438-5714