Leeuwin ceased production of shiraz from its home block years ago as the site didn’t seem to work. Today, its top shiraz comes from a site further south and further inland, with cooler night temperatures that benefitted this warmer vintage. The result is pretty and elegant, a beautifully fragrant shiraz, with violet and rose petal perfume intermingling with notes of pomegranate and white pepper. One quarter whole bunch fermentation lends a subtle effect, leaving the focus to refined red cherry and plum fruit, accented by very finely textured tannins and the vibrant acidity of this cool site. $30 at Nicks (2010). $36 direct (2011).