2010 Xanadu Next of Kin Shiraz

Wow, power and intensity from the west. From the area renowned for cabernet sauvignon, shiraz lives in the shadows, but should never be ignored. Earthy, tobacco and dark fruits give this wine a brooding intensity. Juicy blackberry and plum, coffee and dry, intensely gripping tannin add some real punch. Firm, youthful and very bold, this is attractive on many levels. Worth finding.
Trevor Maskell, Adelaide Advertiser 30 May, 2012