2015 Bishop Barossa Valley Shiraz

Youthful purple. Powerful smoke- and spice-accented cassis, cherry liqueur and cola aromas are sharpened by a zesty mineral element. Deep-pitched black and blue fruit flavors show a surprisingly graceful character, picking up vanilla and floral pastille accents with air. Supple and seamless on the clinging, subtly tannic finish, which leaves a sweet dark berry note behind.

Big, bold and dark, the 2015 Bishop Shiraz beautifully captures Ben Glaetzer's style in an affordable package. Hints of grilled meat, espresso and black olives lend a savory side to the blackberry and cassis fruit. It's full-bodied, supple and glides slowly away on the finish, riding a soft bed of silky tannins. Aug 2018, www.robertparker.com