S.C. Pannell Shiraz Grenache (2005)

Tasted prior to bottling, the 2005 Shiraz/Grenache (80% Shiraz from 45-year-old vines and 20% Grenache from 70-year-old vines) spent time in large French barrels. It reveals beautiful, seamless blackberry and black raspberry aromas interwoven with scents of licorice, tar, and spice box. This expressive, superbly endowed wine will offer superb complexity over the next 5-7 years. ROBERT PARKER