Expatriate 2006 Shiraz McLaren Vale

Adrienne Skinner brought this Expatriate to Eric's down-under tasting and party.   The fact that it is made by a female (Corrine Rayment) was not lost on the ladies in our group -- but the wine is anything but feminine, showing deep rich red-licorice fruit and undertones of earth and smoked meat.   This is a bold wine that could easily be confused for Bordeaux.  $52; 92 points