Harvey Steiman’s Recommended from More than 600 wines were reviewed for this report. A free alphabetical list is available at www.winespectator.com/083113. WineSpectator.com members can access complete reviews for all wines tasted using the online Ratings search.

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Penfolds Shiraz Grange 2008 100 $850 First Drop Shiraz The Cream 2009 94 $120 Utterly majestic, sleek and seamless, brimming with ripeness on a grace- This opulent red offers a welcome savory note weaving through its ful, expressive framework. A great wine now, with plenty of room to grow. ripe cherry, red plum and black tea flavors.

Two Hands Shiraz Barossa Valley Zippy’s Block 98 $125 Peter Lehmann Shiraz Barossa Stonewall 2009 94 $95 Single Marananga 2010 Firm, focused and juicy, with currant and plum fruit that mingles with Vivid, expressive and impressively complete, playing out its raspberry, coffee and toasted bread notes as the finish lingers. cherry, black olive, licorice and mineral flavors in Technicolor. Shiraz South Australia St. Henri 2009 94 $99 Penfolds South Australia Bin 707 2010 97 $350 Supple, with nubby tannins around a gorgeous core of currant and A towering Cabernet, wrapping its supple, expressive core of currant pomegranate. Shows intensity without density. and boysenberry with subtle hints of cream, espresso and dried herbs. Schild Shiraz Barossa Ben Schild Reserve 2008 94 $40 Two Hands Shiraz Barossa Valley-McLaren Vale Ares 2010 97 $199 Fresh, vital and brimming with personality, this red is juicy with cherry and Vivid flavors of raspberry, boysenberry, cream and spice mix smoothly blackberry flavors, showing hints of sandalwood and white pepper. as they play against refined tannins in this aristocratic Shiraz.

Clarendon Hills Clarendon Romas 2008 96 $75 Top VALUEs Dense, complex, powerful and surprisingly light-footed, this shows wine Score Price tremendous depth and excitement, but feels graceful. Schild Shiraz Barossa 2010 92 $20 Smooth and spicy, with distinctive black olive and tar overtones. Mollydooker Shiraz McLaren Vale Velvet Glove 2011 96 $185 Rich, supple, complex and expressive, this is dense with smoky black- Mollydooker Two Left Feet McLaren Vale 2011 92 $25 berry, wild blueberry, tomato leaf and exotic spice complexity. Polished, ripe and generous, complex and inviting. Shiraz blend.

Clarendon Hills Grenache Clarendon Kangarilla 2008 95 $50 Eden Valley Dry 2012 91 $18 Supple and majestic, layering blueberry, plum, green olive, cocoa and Fresh, tangy and appealing, with green apple and peppermint flavors. clove flavors into a coherent mosaic that trips to a seductive finish. Shiraz- Eden Valley 2009 91 $19 Clarendon Hills Clarendon Hickinbotham 2008 95 $75 Supple, lithe and expressive, this is distinctly spicy and refreshing. Supple, round and expressive, this displays many layers of blackberry, black olive, cherry, blueberry and clove on a smooth and elegant frame. Red Heads Studio Shiraz McLaren Vale Barrel Monkeys 2011 91 $20 Supple and generous, with pure blackberry and purple plum flavors. Kaesler Shiraz Barossa Valley Old Bastard 2010 95 $230 Velvety, round and beautifully focused, lifting its blackberry, currant Cuvée Juveniles Barossa Valley 2011 91 $22 and delicate spice profile into the long, expressive finish. Powerful. Smooth and vibrant, with spicy clove and green olive notes.

Leeuwin Margaret River Art Series 2010 95 $89 Zonte’s Footstep Cabernet Langhorne Creek Avalon Tree 2010 91 $15 Aromatically tight, but expansive and expressive in the mouth, pour- Broad and ripe, with a dense texture, roiling with deep flavors. ing out pear, green guava and fig flavors in a generous stream. Red Knot Shiraz McLaren Vale 2012 90 $14 Two Hands Shiraz McLaren Vale Barney’s Block 95 $125 Fresh and sleek, with a vibrant feel to the red berry and blackberry flavors. Single Vineyard McMurtrie Road 2010 Chateau Tanunda Riesling Barossa Grand Barossa Dry 2012 90 $16 Focused and juicy, brimming with blueberry, plum and clove flavors Light and tangy, with lime and pepper notes and a hint of green apple. that show a hint of sizzling bacon, coming together harmoniously. d’Arenberg Viognier- McLaren Vale 90 $17 Torbreck RunRig Barossa Valley 2009 95 $225 The Hermit Crab 2011 Polished, ripe and seamless, playing out layers and layers of dark Fresh and lively, with a spicy edge to the pear and pineapple flavors. berry, cherry, black olive and spice flavors on a rich, supple frame. Pillar Box Red Padthaway 2010 89 $12 Tournon Shiraz Heathcote Lady’s Lane Vineyard 2009 95 $59 Velvety and ripe, with dark berry and licorice flavors that glide smoothly. Focused, bright and chewy, with a lifted mouthful of blueberry, currant, wet rock and white pepper. Brims with flavor. 19 Crimes South Eastern Australia 2012 89 $13 Polished, expressive and distinctive, with ripe blueberry and spice flavors. Clarendon Hills Syrah Clarendon Astralis 2008 94 $225 Dense and chewy, bursting with juicy blueberry and dark plum fruit, Wyndham Estate Chardonnay South Eastern Australia 88 $10 this weaves black olive and spice notes into the long and grippy finish. Bin 222 2012 Light and refreshing, this is expressive, with pear and nectarine fruit. Cluster M45 Shiraz Heathcote 2009 94 $70 Supple, polished and open-textured, with a green olive note adding Milton Park Shiraz South Australia 2012 88 $13 interest to the dark plum and tobacco accents at the core. Fresh, focused and taut, with a core of blueberry, currant and mocha.

Elderton Shiraz Barossa Command Single Vineyard 2009 94 $90 Jacob’s Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Coonawarra 88 $14 Velvety, round and focused, poised and expressive, this comes to- Reserve 2010 gether harmoniously and has miles and miles to go. Fresh and inviting, with blackberry and mint flavors on a lively frame.

Oxford Landing Chardonnay South Australia 2012 87 $9 Supple, juicy and appealing for its pear and nectarine fruit.