d'Arenberg d'Arry's Original 2004
Mclaren Vale $19.95 (942904)
Suspect this under $20.00 price point is a marketing decision as it offers a quality wine that should sell for much, much more. Almost hedonistic, it rushes over the palate and the senses with perfumed aromas and flavours of sweet cassis, black licorice and a gusher of black juicy berry fruit. It is held far from jammy with ripe silky tannins and moderating acidity. Earned its final half star on the quality to price balance that is swung crazily in your favour. Buy a case before they come to their dollars and senses. (VH)