Ironberry 2005 Cabernet Shiraz Merlot Red (Western Australia)

Country: Australia / Cabernet Shiraz Merlot
Variety: Red Blend Western Australia
Winery: Ironberry / Western Australia

Comes out of the chute showing a funky, rubbery edge, but that blows off with a little time to reveal dark, somewhat earthy notes of cola and blackberry. It’s medium-bodied, with good length to the finish, where it picks up enough dusty tannins to give it backbone.