Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2010 Mount Edelstone is a single-vineyard Shiraz showing a little reticent at this youthful stage, though it gives delicate black and red fruit aromas that fan out with air to reveal kirsch, red currant jelly, mulberries and Chinese Five Spice notes alongside hints of dusty earth and potpourri. The palate is led by its commendable structure at this stage, with firm, grainy tannins and very lively acid to support the tight-knit fruit. It finishes long and layered. Consider drinking this 2016 to 2026+. Imported by Negociants USA, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 259-0993

From an excellent vintage for Shiraz, the elegant aromas of this pure, old vine Shiraz are defined by a herby note of sage and bayleaf with an added touch of pepper. This leads into an opulent yet elegant spicy loganberry, plum and blackcurrant middle with a savoury tapenade undertone. There is a rich concentration and juiciness, and the wine is defined by a firm backbone of acidity and sinewy tannins.

Sensational year. Stephen Henschke thinks it’s emblematic of Eden Valley Shiraz. Bay leaf, sage and blackberry. Heady, herbal, very ripe but fresh on the finish. Lots of integrity. Firm tannins but masses of fruit! Very savoury and dry but not drying. (JR)