Green Point Shiraz

Was at another holiday party Friday night and had a good Aussie Shiraz. Not sure of the year or whether it was the reserve, but this wine is made by a friend of a friend (the hosts) in the Yarra Valley of Australia. Like many Australian Shiraz, it has a dark inky purple color, is very well balanced with smooth tannins, a soft acidity and a lingering finish. You can taste not only the blackberry and other ripe fruit, but pepper (peppercorns). A really nice wine.