2012 Jim Barry McRae Wood Shiraz Clare Valley

Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2012 Shiraz The McRae Wood reveals abundant baked blackberries, cassis and mulberries on the nose dotted with cloves, menthol and yeast extract hints. Full-bodied and rich with a taut backbone of firm chewy tannins, this muscular wine finishes long and savory. 91 points

Vivid ruby. Ripe dark berries, violet and pipe tobacco on the nose, complemented by a smoky accent and a hint of peppery spices. Broad, fleshy and seamless on the palate, offering sweet black and blue fruit flavors that spread out and gain in energy on the back half. The gently tannic finish shows excellent clarity and lift and a juicy boysenberry quality. 92 points