Shiraz Barossa Kraehe Marananga 2015

96 points | $625 | 200 cases made |

Red A lush, intriguing mix of wilted rose petal, gingerbread, dark chocolate and toasted caraway seed notes. Polished and  velvety, with a core of black cherry and kirsch flavors, persisting on the long and complex finish. Drink now through 2030.  From Australia.—M.W.

 

Shiraz Barossa Steinert Flaxman’s 2015

94 points | $625 | 200 cases made |

Red Rich and expressive, with a wild, fresh-turned earth aroma, mingling with smoke and sandalwood details and blackberry and white pepper flavors. Presents dense and fleshy tannins. The espresso-laced finish makes for a complex finale. Drink now through 2030.—M.W.

 

Shiraz Eden Valley Loechel 2015

95 points | $90 | 250 cases made |

Red Decadent, with date nut bread, dark chocolate and espresso flavors that are accented with sandalwood and mahogany aromas. The creamy and plush cherry and plum flavors are extremely generous and expressive on the epic finish. Drink now through 2030.—M.W.