Composed of Grenache (55%), Shiraz (38%) and Mourvedre (7%), the 2008 The Ironstone Pressings GSM has a medium garnet-purple color and rubber and tar notes giving way to black currant cordial, blackberry juice, black raspberry, star anise and dried Mediterranean herbs. Full, voluptuous and generously fruited, it has medium-firm fine-grained tannins and crisp acid to support, finishing with good persistence. Approachable now, it should drink well to 2018. Importer: Old Bridge Cellars, Napa, CA, www.oldbridgecellars.com

Firm in texture, its chewy tannins wrapping around tightly wound cherry and tobacco flavors, lingering on a pointed finish. Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre. Best from 2013 through 2016. 150 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / McLaren Vale Select to Add