The 2004 Shiraz “Thousand Hills” was aged for 18 months in 50% new French and American oak. It is a stylish rendition with aromas of smoky oak, mint, spice box, white pepper, black cherry and plum. Soft on the palate yet very concentrated, with subtle red and black fruit flavors with a hint of licorice, the wine has a 45-second, pure finish. Give it 4-6 years to fully blossom and drink it through 2024. Robert Parker