Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz Cabernet

Name: Jip Jip Rocks
Variety: Shiraz / Cabernet Sauvignon blend
Region: Padthaway
Country: Australia
Year: 2013
Price: $19, on sale for 8.95
Shop/Critic/Winery Review: 87 – Robert Parker "This red wine is a well above average effort with lots of flavor as well as Australia's so easily obtainable, lush fruit. The 2013 Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon (55% and 45% respectively) exhibits a dark ruby/purple hue along with a layered, peppery, berry fruit-scented nose revealing licorice and meaty notes. From a much lighter vintage, it is a supple, easygoing red to enjoy now and over the next several years."

My impressions: Dark fruit.  Blackberry.  Slightly jammy nose.  Thick, luscious mouthfeel.  Quite tannic.  Great flavor, with great dark fruit throughout.  Quite lovely, although maybe resting a little will help the tannins.