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Star Lane Beechworth Shiraz 2005 Star Lane is a new star of the Beechworth district. Made with generous help from the region’s master winemaker, Rich Kinzbrunner, it’s meaty-rich, earth and complex, with a core of stewed dark berries and plums, robed in high-toned, classy oak. The velvety, profound palate is seamless and beautifully integrated with big, ripe tannins underneath. (14.2 per cent alcohol; cork). Ageing? Drink over eight years. Food ideas: Wild mushroom risotto; tea-smoked duck. Ralph Kyte Powell – The Age, Epicure uncorked Great colour; a very serious wine with red fruits, Asian spices and well-handled oak in abundance; the palate is quite fine, despite the fruit weight, and the freshness for the vintage is commendable. Cork. 14.2% alc. Rating 94 Drink 2018 $70 Date Tasted Nov 08 James Halliday A wine of depth and character from a new producer: slightly wild, funky and loaded with personality. Gripping tannins, very concentrated and long; good cellaring potential. Now to 15 years plus. Why $70 Well, here’s a clue: Giaconda’s Rick Kinzbrunner helped out. Food Meaty casserole 95 points Huon Hooke, Good Living, Sydney Morning Herald