Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2006 Hill of Grace has some oak poking through the red and blue fruit aromas, with underlying toast, marmite and sage hints. Medium to full-bodied, it is a very tight knit and youthful wine with crisp acid, medium to firm, finely grained tannins and a long finish. Drink it 2014 to 2030+. Importer: Negociants USA, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 259-0993

Like the 2005, this has lots of lifted youthful, energetic black fruit, but with more grip and tannic engagement: the tannins are ‘sticky’ and malleable as they move across the tongue. (MA)

Dark ruby. Balsam and warmth with great balance of fully ripe fruit and impressive subtlety. This is hand-crafted South Australian Shiraz at its finest. Just a tad more savour, development and delicacy than the 2005 perhaps? (JR)