The 2009 Amon-Ra Shiraz displays a very deep purple-black color and floral notes of violets and wilted rose petals over mulberries blueberries star anise mocha fenugreek cumin seeds cloves and tree bark plus some toasty oak. Full-bodied and rich yet not overly so it has refreshingly crisp acid and firm grainy tannins texturing the long spicy finish. Give it at least 2 years more in bottle and consider drinking it 2013 to 2024+. -Lisa Perrotti-Brown