Padthaway, Australia..... "The 2005 Dead Letter Office is composed of 98% Shiraz and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine was barrel-fermented and aged in 95% American and 5% French oak, 15% new. Purple-colored, it exhibits a smoky nose with notes of scorched earth, pencil lead, game, and blueberry. Full-bodied, ripe, and sweet, the wine has well-concealed tannins that will support 2-3 years of further bottle age. Drink this solid value through 2015. Henry’s Drive is owned by Kim and Mark Longbottom with Kim Jackson as winemaker. This task was previously handled by Sparky and Sarah Marquis but in this, the second vintage after their departure, Henry’s Drive has not missed a beat." RP-90pts ... "Ruby-red. Seductive aromas of vanilla-accented blackberry and blueberry are complicated by rose oil and dried lavender. Sweet, plush dark berry flavors are gently supported by harmonious tannins and take a liqueur-like turn with air. The blackberry quality carries through the long, juicy finish. Impressively balanced for a wine with this much fruit impact, and easy to drink, especially if fruit bombs are your bag." IWC-90pts