1 | Wine | South Australia Misc, $10 to $20, 86 or higher

"The 2010 Thomas Hyland Shiraz displays a deep garnet-purple color and aromas of ripe blackberry and cherry preserves plus hints of bacon, pepper, tree bark and cedar. Concentrated and taut on the medium-bodied palate, it has crisp acidity and a medium level of grainy tannins, finishing long."

"Bright violet color. Powerfully scented with blackberry and blueberry, with a more serious licorice character coming up in the glass. Flavors of dark berries, bitter cherry and mocha show both depth and verve, sweetened by a touch of vanilla. Gains firmness with air and finishes with good clarity and length. Definitely shows the polish I've come to expect from a Ben Riggs wine."

"Bright ruby. Deeply pitched aromas of cherry compote, cassis and smoky herbs. Supple and expansive, with intense dark fruit flavors that show appealing sweetness and an open-knit character. Dusty tannins add grip to a long, spicy and sharply focused finish. I like this wine's interplay of opulence and precision."

"Smoky dark berries and herbs on the perfumed nose, with a subtle licorice quality adding interest. Fresh and lively, offering good depth to its juicy blackberry and cherry flavors. Gains weight and spiciness on the finish, which delivers impressive thrust and snap."

"Smoky, herb-accented aromas of cherry and redcurrant. Sappy and broad, with a supple texture to the bitter cherry and red fruit preserve flavors. Finishes lush and weighty, with notes of cherry pit and licorice. Quite rich but there's good back-end bite to this wine."

"Smooth and velvety, this red is generous with its blackberry and tar flavors, hinting at smoke as the finish lingers enticingly."

"Supple and appealing for the clarity of the cherry and dark plum flavors, lingering on the polished finish."

"Vivid ruby. Fresh raspberry and cherry aromas are complemented by spices and flowers, picking up a peppery quality with air. Nervy, focused and spicy, offering bright red berry and cherry skin flavors and a touch of candied rose. The finish is nicely brisk and focused, with a peppery note adding cut to the sweet red fruit. I'd serve this at the end of a meal, with cheeses."

"A deep garnet-purple color and notes of raspberry preserves, blackberries and black plums with hints of baking spices, violets and star anise. Medium to full-bodied, it is generously fruited in the mouth with medium-high acid, a medium level of velvety tannins and a long finish."