The 2003 The Ironstone Pressings GSM is a gorgeous blend of 70% Grenache, 25% Shiraz, and 5% Mourvedre. It explodes from the glass with notes of Provencal herbs, black cherries, cassis, pepper, licorice, and incense. A wine of great intensity, richness, body, and purity with terrific balance as well as a layered mouthfeel, this superb Australian red should be consumed over the next 10-12 years. Importer: Gavin Speight, Old Bridge Cellars, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 258-9552

Firmly tannic, with distinctive pomegranate and rhubarb notes pushing through the texture to linger impressively on the finish. Needs time to soften. Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre. Best after 2007. 500 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / McLaren Vale Select to Add