Capel Vale, Western Australia (Australia) Shiraz “Sheldrake” 2002

($15, multiple distributors): Two thirds of the fruit comes from Pemberton, which gives this a lovely black pepper character, while the third that comes from the warmer Geographe subregion supplies ripeness and richness. The overall effect is a lovely balance of plums and pepper. 90 Michael Apstein Apr 11, 2006