Howard Park, Great Southern (Western Australia, Australia) Shiraz Scotsdale Vineyard 2005

($27): Howard Park, one of the top producers in Western Australia, bottles two different Shiraz releases, this one from the Great Southern Region, and one from Margaret River, that show the diversity of wines coming from Western Australia.  This rendition emphasizes the plumy, almost jammy, side of Shiraz.  Quite lush, the straightforward ripe black fruit qualities and mellow tannins mean you can enjoy now. 88 Michael Apstein Jul 15, 2008