Inn at Pleasant Lake

Shiraz/Syrah

D’Arenberg, The Stump Jump, Shiraz, McLaren Vale, Australia, 2008

Impressive.  Packs in cherry, blackberry and raspberry flavors and has a beautiful mineral-inflected finish.  $36

Tintara, McLaren Vale, Australia, 2006

Plenty of rich plum, cherry and savory, thyme scented meat flavors make it feel vibrant and full bodied.  Long, bold finish.  $42

Greg Norman Estates, Limestone Coast, Australia, 2006

Lively style with strong plum, currant and blueberry flavor. Long smooth finish. A wonderful vintage. $32

McManis Petite Syrah, Central Coast, California, 2008

Starts with a wave of coconut, vanilla and mocha from toasty oak that fold into cherry, peppermint and cola flavors. Firm tannins linger in the cedary finish. $34

Tensley, Syrah, Santa Barbara County, Colson Canyon, CA, 2007

Firm and bold with rich, chewy tannins.  This full-bodied syrah offers layers of berry, sage, mineral, dried currant and floral scents.  $76

Rosemount Estate, Australia, 2006

A delicious aroma of warm, spicy liquorice and brambly berry fruit, interwoven with savory American oak. The palate is richly textured with well defined, ripe blackberry fruit flavours, soft generous tannins on the mid-palate and a long, rich finish. $30