Predominantly Grenache with shiraz and mourvedre. Nicely open nose on second day, with a dark fruit almost pomegranate strawberry cherry medley. vanilla/oak wood too. Plenty of tannin, though soft, and acid too. Finish is long and sweet but also big in acid (diff from yesterday's first opening, when the nose more restrained, and acid less intense). It's big and fruity and I like it very much. The nose is more pleasing than most single varietal Australian cabs or shiraz wines. It competes with DeLisio 2004 grenache (grenache in Australia does very nicely for my money all by itself). I'd say it'll drink nicely for 5-8 years.
Parker 94 points:
The flagship blend of Grenache, Shiraz, and Mourvedre, the 2004 The Ironstone Pressings, is stunning. A full-bodied, powerful red, it displays notes of kirsch, tapenade , blackberries, dusty loamy earth, pepper, and spice. Rich, structured, intense flavors cascade over the palate with fabulous fruit purity and density. This stunner should drink well for 12-15 years. (as of 2006--so he thinks it'll drink well for 3-4 years more than me)
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