Stickleback Red 2006: Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

(a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Grenache) Ruby Red. Spicy red-and blackcurrant aromas are complemented by baking spices, minerals and dried herbs. Tangy and fresh, offering spicy red berry and bitter cherry flavours and building sweetness. Finishes with good lift and snap and a lingering licorice quality. Offers a lot of complexity and freshness for the money. Rating: 89 points.