Australian wines have dropped off the map sales wise recently. It would be safe to say that sales have dropped at least 40% at the store. I have shrunk the section down quite a bit over the past year. This does not mean that I myself have changed my opinion about these wines. When you get a well made Aussie wine there is hardly a better experience. Extracted and rich they are hedonistic yet balanced. It is true that there are a lot of Coca Cola style shiraz out there that are good but very simple and I believe a lot of folks are just getting tired of them. I emplore those who have backed away from Australian reds to give this Cimicky a try. Well made with rich dark fruit flavors backed by vanilla and mocha tones that are not over-done. You can taste the oak influence but it is well structured and not over the top. This wine is like a comfortable blanket that gives you warmth but does not get you too hot. This wine is the perfect match for steak, stew or simply solo with blue cheese and popcorn while you are watching your favorite series on television. A great value at this price and should not be passed up.