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Elderton 2004 Command Shiraz (Barossa)

Cellar Selection

Price $83

The current release, 2003, is an excellent wine, but this vintage kicks it up a notch. It’s brighter, fresher and more vibrant than its amply endowed precursor, bursting with peppery raspberries. Creamy and rich, yet wonderfully balanced, and while you could drink it now, it will also cellar well for 10-plus years. — J.C. (11/1/2007)

Langmeil 2008 The Freedom 1843 Shiraz (Barossa)

Price $100

Named for the year the vineyard was planted, this is a full-bore Barossa fruit bomb—in a positive way. Waves of lush berry fruit are framed by hints of vanilla and mint in this full-bodied, creamy-textured wine that somehow manages to retain a sense of elegance and proportion. — J.C. (2/1/2012)

Schild Estate 2004 Ben Schild Reserve Shiraz (Barossa)

Editors' Choice

Price $48

This is a big, lush, lavishly oaked wine that nonetheless pulls it all together with balance and elegance. Inky black in color, it leads with a blast of toasty, mentholated oak on the nose, backed by waves of blueberries and mint. Then the flavors call to mind dark chocolate and coconut, accented by almonds and the recurring blueberries. It’s creamy-textured and… — J.C. (12/15/2006)

John Duval Wines 2008 Eligo Shiraz (Barossa)

Price $100

Duval used to make Grange, so it is no surprise that his current luxury Shiraz is so successful. The 2008 Eligo oozes with oaky sweetness—vanilla, maple syrup and brown sugar notes—but balances that with potent cassis fruit and somehow ends on dry, savory notes of tobacco and spice. Drink now-2018, although it could surprise and go longer. — J.C. (5/1/2012)

Yalumba 2004 The Octavius Shiraz (Barossa)

Cellar Selection

Price $110

Quite possibly the best Octavius yet; features explosive Shiraz aromas of raspberries and peppery spice. Is the usual intense barrel treatment more restrained, or the fruit just that much more expressive? The texture is wonderfully lush and creamy, with an expansive mouthfeel and complex flavors of berries and spice that linger elegantly on the finish. Probably… — J.C. (11/1/2007)

Torbreck 2006 The Struie Shiraz (Barossa)

Editors' Choice

Price $50

A blend of Shiraz from Eden Valley and the valley floor, this is both amply endowed and impressively complex. The creamy purée of raspberries is dusted with peppery spice and cocoa, leaving a savory impression on the lasting finish. Drink now–2015. — J.C. (11/1/2010)

Gibson's BarossaVale 2005 Australian Old Vine Collection Shiraz (Barossa)

Price $105

Incredibly perfumed, with peppery spice, vanilla, anise and blackberries all forming a wonderful whirlwind of aromas. Yet despite the complexity and obvious concentration, it’s not heavy at all, delivering masses of flavor without excessive weight or obtrusive tannin. Mouthfeel is slightly creamy, the finish is long and spicy; in short, it’s the complete package… — J.C. (11/1/2007)

Barossa Valley Estate 2004 E&E Black Pepper Shiraz (Barossa)

Cellar Selection

Price $90

Lush and chocolaty, yet also filled with layers of cherry fruit. Winemaker Stuart Bourne compares it to Cherry Ripe, an Australian candy bar similar to Mounds with cherry mixed into the coconut filling, and he’s spot on. This starts off creamy-smooth, then develops a velvety edge of tannin on the long finish. Close in quality to the still-stunning 1998; drink… — J.C. (11/1/2007)

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