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Red Wine by Valentin Bianchi from Argentina, South America. Fine aromas of sour cherry and cherry stand out from a background of smoked spices. In the mouth, the complexity of French and American oak, and a firm and balanced structure, join together to produce a wine true to the varietal character of the grape. The same cherry flavors first discovered in the nose are found on the palate, and linger through the long, pleasing finish.

Red Wine by Vina Robles from Central Coast, California. Color: Dark cherry red with blue tints Dark cherry red with blue tints. Aroma: Intense black fruits together with floral notes and hints of white pepper, earth, liquorice and vanilla Intense black fruits together with floral notes and hints of white pepper, earth, liquorice and vanilla. Taste: Blackberries and boysenberries together with currants, spice and candied fruits. Silky and soft with a juicy quality, well Blackberries and boysenberries together with currants, spice and candied fruits. Silky and soft with a juicy quality, well balanced with soft but ripe tannins and a long pleasant finish.

Red Wine by Vina Robles from Central Coast, California. Dark cherry red. Lots of ripe and sweet fruit with notes of toasted oak. Full, big bodied with lots of fruit. Will age well now thru 2009.

Red Wine by Voss Vineyards from Napa Valley, California. Vineyard The fruit for our VV2 Syrah is grown at our vineyard in Rutherford. The Voss Vineyard purchased in 1996 contains primarily clay loam soils, which encourage moderate vigor in the vines. When combined with an ideal climate of warm days and cool nites, this site gives Syrah rich in flavor and texture. Vintage The 2002 vintage began early with bud break occurring in mid March. March and most of April were warm, causing rapid vine growth. The end of April turned cold with several nights of frost. The weather warmed up in May with flowering in Syrah during the third week under partly cloudy skies. From June until August the weather was relatively cool, with daytime temperatures in the mid seventies to low eighties. This mild weather caused a slow ripening of the fruit, leading to a long hang-time, which allows the flavor precursors to fully develop. September gave just enough heat to fully ripen the tannins before harvest. Winemaking After harvesting and crushing in the early morning, the Syrah fruit underwent a 3-day cold soak prior to fermentation. Cap management included both pump-overs and rack and returns to aerate the must and achieve full extraction. Just prior to dryness the tank was pressed to barrel to finish fermentation and spent 18 months in American oak. Winemaker's Notes The 2002 VV2 Syrah is deep red color and exhibits cherry, plum and mocha aromas. On the palate this wine offers bright berry flavours complemented by vanilla and toast notes. Supple tannins will allow this wine to age gracefully for the next 5 years.

Red Wine by Waterford from South Africa. Dark boysenberry and raspberry fruit laced with spice, cigar box and hints of mocha. Clean, balanced, supple, juicy, and polished. Long flavorful finish. A touch of Mourvedre adds to the flavor and the seriousness of this wine. Varietals: 90% Shiraz, 10% Mourvedre Each vintage of this wine is named after one of the children of the Ord and Arnold families. This vintage is dedicated to Michael Ian - the son of Jeremy & Leigh Ord.

Red Wine by Wente from Central Coast, California. The 2004 vintage has a dark purple-red color. The aromas are spicy with hints of toffee, coffee, and blackberry. This Syrah has medium tannins, black cherry flavors, and a smooth, spicy finish.

Red Wine by Wishing Tree from Australia. This wine delivers classic Shiraz characters. Fruit has been sourced from a number of our most renowned growing regions, creating a wine with the delicious red and black fruit characters, and enticing spice and pepper nuances. Pop a bottle to enjoy with food and friends, or sip a glass under your favorite Wishing Tree. John Larchet, Proprietor.

Red Wine by Wolf Blass from Barossa Valley, Australia. Wolf Blass Platinum Label Shiraz is the ultimate expression of their winemakers' masterful skills, showcasing a blend of the finest parcels of fruit from selected South Australian vineyards. Made in extremely limited quantities from low yielding vines, Wolf Blass Platinum Label is, quite literally, the pick of the crop, a wine crafted to epitomize the best of vintage, variety and vineyard. Wolf Blass Platinum Label 2003 Shiraz is deep purple in color. The lifted, fragrant nose shows spicy, ripe berry and dark chocolate characters. The palate is elegant, rich and concentrated, with complex layers of blackberry, freshly ground coffee and spice supported by integrated, smoky oak, a seamless, balanced structure and long, fine tannins. Enjoy with rare-roasted eye filet of beef, venison or kangaroo. This wine's aromas may well draw you in, black and electric with mineral tension. Then the flavor delivers with sliver-thin layers of earthy complexity. This is a wine for the long haul, its gritty Barossa power restricted by French oak aging. The potential is there, as is the polish to decant it now for lamb. -Wines & Spirits

Red Wine by Wolf Blass from South Australia, Australia. The 2005 Wolf Blass Presidents Selection Shiraz is rich red in color with deep purple hues. The wine displays aromas of raspberries and plums supported by varietal characteristic white pepper and spice notes. The palate is rich, round and soft, with concentrated berry fruit and great length of flavor. 14 months barrel maturation in seasoned and new American and French oak has enhanced the complexity and integration of the fine, velvety tannins. Suggested food: Eye-fillet steak with peppercorn sauce Cellaring: Enjoy now or cellar for up to five to seven years.

Red Wine by Wolf Blass from South Australia, Australia. The 2006 Wolf Blass Yellow Label Shiraz is deep red in color. The nose shows notes of lifted, dark plum fruits, complemented with attractive spicy oak. The palate is full bodied with dark rich berry flavors and spice and long fine tannins on the finish. Ideal with hearty meat dishes.

Red Wine by Wynns from Coonawarra, Australia. Color: Vibrant, cherry red. Nose: The nose shows floral tones and notes of raspberry and cream against a subtle vanilla-chocolate oak background. Palate: Vibrant cherry and raspberry fruit flavors on the palate complement the silky tannins and plump, generous flavors. A lingering warm, creamy oak finish with hints of cloves and nutmeg completes this medium bodied wine showing its classic, cool climate origins. Ideally suited to beef, duck & game, lamb.

Red Wine by Yalumba from Barossa Valley, Australia. Yalumba The Octavius has established a reputation as one of Australia's icon Shiraz wines, an amazing feat considering the first release was the 1990 vintage. The 2002 vintage was exemplary. The weather remained mild and dry over the long ripening period - in fact the month of January experienced the lowest day temperatures on record. The end result was wines with great color, varietal flavors and intensity. Yalumba The Octavius Barossa Shiraz 2002 is vibrant deep ruby red in colour. Deep, dark, brooding aromas of plum, blackberry and chocolates are lifted by nuances of ground coffee, licorice, violets and cassis. Soft, velvety and sumptuous, the palate is a voluptuous concoction of blackberries, cherries, dark chocolates and creamy vanilla oak, all framed by tight knit tannins. The length is remarkable and the balance exceptional.

Red Wine by Yalumba from Barossa Valley, Australia. Yalumba The Octavius has established a reputation as one of Australia's icon Shiraz wines, an amazing feat considering the first release was the 1990 vintage. In addition to being sourced from a number of very old vineyards in the Barossa, The Octavius is matured in American oak octaves of 90 liters capacity. It is the only red wine in the world that is matured in such small barrels. The secret of the wine not becoming overpowered by the oak lies in the wood which is seasoned at Yalumba's own on-site cooperage for eight years before the octaves are crafted. Yalumba The Octavius 2003 is very dark, impenetrable, deep black purple red in colour. A fine nose of ripe dark fruits, plums, prunes and licorice exudes scents of violets, dark chocolate and espresso. A smooth, silky textured palate seamlessly integrates inky black berry flavours. Beautifully refined with supple tannins, this is a wine of outstanding poise, elegance and length.

Red Wine by Yalumba from Barossa Valley, Australia. The 2004 Shiraz is a knock out bargain. Boasting plenty of peppery, tapenade, blackberry, currant, spicy oak, and earth notes, this intense, rich, full-bodied red will provide a generous mouthful of silky Shiraz over the next 2-3 years. -The Wine Advocate

Red Wine by Yalumba from Barossa Valley, Australia. A brilliant effort, the 2004 Shiraz/Viognier (95% of the former and 5% of the latter) was aged 12 months in both American and French 300 liter barrels (only 10% new). Super-rich, heady, and full-bodied, it offers aromas of roasted meats, Provencal herbs, blackberries, cassis, new saddle leather, and licorice, terrific fruit as well as texture, and a supple, explosive finish. Drink it over the next 4-5 years. -The Wine Advocate

Red Wine by Yalumba from Barossa Valley, Australia. Blend: 95% Shiraz, 5% Viognier. Color: Deep, dark and dense reds. Aroma: Smooth, silken and flooded with plums, cedar, vanilla and sweet jubey raspberries with just subtle whiffs of the florals of Viognier. Palate: The wine shows rich black fruits with peppery spices, cloves and cardamon seeds, finishing with a lingering jubey coffee anise texture. Cellar: Great now, but will also reward 5-7 years in the cellar. Food: Perfect with a creamy veal pasta.

Red Wine by Yalumba from South Australia, Australia. The Y Series Shiraz Viognier showcases the excellent varietal characters of these two grape varieties, co-fermented capturing their synergy. On the nose initial aromas of violets and sweet berry fruits are meshed with the subtle fragrance of apricot and musk. The palate is fresh with black currant and licorice. Berry-rich mid-palate fruits with a soft even texture and fine tannin finish.

Red Wine by Yellow Tail from Australia. An intensely concentrated wine, this Shiraz initially reveals aromas of ripe cherries, blackberries, chocolate and mocha. Delving deeper into this complex wine, cracked pepper and spice fragrance are apparent with sweet French oak aromas always present. The vanilla softness on the nose leads into a full palate crammed with ripe fruits reminiscent of a basket of sweet summer berries. Seamless and well structured tannins complete this full bodied red wine. Cellaring potential: Drink now or with correct cellaring will mature for up to four years. Suggested food: A perfect accompaniment to this wine would be rich rare char-grilled beef and asparagus or a rich confit de canard to bring out its juicy palate.

Red Wine by Yering Station from Yarra Valley, Australia. Deep purple. Uplifted aromas of blackberry, violet, spice and licorice accentuated by the addition of 5% Viognier on the ferment. Rich and elegant with floral aromas, blackberry and spicy cool climate characters. Fine tannins with a silky and supple finish.