Pelter, T-Selection, Shiraz, 2005: Dark crimson in color, opening with generous vanilla on the nose, this full-bodied, round and elegant wine shows a generous array of plum and currant fruits, freshly tanned leather and an appealing earthy-herbaceousness. The soft but gripping tannins linger well into the long finish. Drink now-2012. Score 91.

Pelter, T-Selection, Cabernet Franc, 2005: Reflecting its development in new French oak for 14 months with spicy wood and mouth-coating tannins, both integrating nicely. Full-bodied, with a generous array of black fruits on first attack, those opening to reveal overlays of fresh Mediterranean herbs, and finally on the long finish, espresso coffee and dark chocolate and the barest but tantalizing hint of crushed raspberries. Best 2009-2013. Score 92.

Pelter, T-Selection, Shiraz-Grenache, 2005: Dark garnet towards inky purple, full-bodied, with firm tannins integrating nicely. Reflecting its 14 months in French barriques with spicy cedar, this blend of 60% Shiraz and 40% Grenache, shows concentrated purple plum, blackberry and citrus peel notes on a background of what at one moment seems to be sweet herbs and at the next turns to licorice. Drink now-2014. Score 92.

Pelter, Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz, 2005: Deep ruby towards garnet, full-bodied, with a generous backbone of wood and tannins, those integrating nicely. On the nose and palate blackcurrants, blackberries, raspberries and cherries, those supported by appealing earthy and herbal notes. Deep, long and smooth. Drink now-2012. Score 91.

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