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"Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2009 Hyland Shiraz has notes of warm mulberries, plums and blueberry preserves with nuances of Chinese five spice and aniseed. Concentrated, full bodied and with a medium to firm level of chewy tannins, it has lively acid and a long finish."

"A deep garnet-purple color and aromas of mint, cassis, warm blackberries and spice box over hints of chocolate and licorice. Full bodied, richly fruited and very minty in the mouth, it has a medium to firm level of finely grained tannins, crisp acid and a long finish."

"It has an alluring bouquet of cedar, Asian spices, pepper, boysenberry, plum, and blackberry. This leads to a full-bodied yet elegant Shiraz with a velvety texture and impeccable balance. It offers up gobs of ripe fruit flavors, serious depth and concentration, and a very long finish. It will continue evolving with an additional 6-8 years of cellaring and drink well through 2035."

"Aromas and flavors of pear and honey, with a subtle floral nuance. Juicy and open-knit, with good finishing breadth and lingering florality."

"Textbook cabernet on the nose and palate, displaying dark berries, cherry, cracked pepper and tobacco scents along with subtle florality. Supple and sweet, with ripe cherry and cassis flavors, a dusting of tannins and good finishing cling. This seems ready to drink but it also has the depth to age a while longer."

"Saturated ruby. Deeply pitched dark berry and cherry aromas are complemented by notes of cola, licorice and mocha, with a vanilla undertone. Plush and expansive, offering sweet blackcurrant and cherry-vanilla flavors that become smokier and spicier with air. Closes with impressive power, gentle tannic grip and sweet persistence."

"Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2009 Killerman’s Run Cabernet Sauvignon displays intense cassis and dried Mediterranean herb notes with touches of tree bark and menthol. The medium to full bodied palate gives a good amount of black currant and herb flavor with crisp acid and a medium level of chewy tannins, finishing long. Drinking now, it should keep through 2015."

"Aromas of blackberry conserve and blueberry pie with hints of warm plums and baking spices. Medium-full bodied with crisp acid as well as some grainy tannins, it finishes with lingering warm berry notes."

"Fresh red berries and a hint of smoke on the nose, with a sexy floral quality coming up with air. Juicy, gently sweet raspberry and cherry flavors display a pinot-like delicacy. Very fruity and almost shockingly polished for a wine at this price point, finishing with admirable clarity and lingering sweetness. This wine is always an excellent value and this year's release is $5 cheaper than last year's bottling."

"Nose of toasty oak, crushed rock, Asian spices, violets, blackberry, and blueberry compote. It is tightly wound but impeccably balanced. Full-bodied, opulent, and intense".