~93PTS VALLEY WINE TEAM 2007 It presents an aromatic array of smoke, pepper, Asian spices, tar, blueberry, and blackberry liqueur. On the palate it is full-bodied, smooth-textured, deep, and intensely flavored but not over the top. Its impeccable balance should permit 5-7 years of additional cellaring and it should offer prime drinking from 2014 to 2028. It, too, is a superb value.

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94 Pts GetWines Pours off a dark inky color,with aromas bursting out of the glass. This enticing Shiraz boasts of crushed dark berries, plum sauce, blue fruit notions, krisch, licorice, spices and cured meats. The palate is surprisingly balanced with mouthcoating flavors, supple tannins and a precision acidity that leads a lifted side to this dark and intense Shiraz. A long finish on this wine suggests rewards with patience.