Ferngrove (Franklin River) Dragon Shiraz 2012

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Nice inky dark plum hue with aromas of cigar ash, deep tarry black berry jam,

Palate--Surprisingly metallic front with austere fruit presence and first impression. Really tight which is surprising for a wine with 7 years on it. *I'm going to let it air out and hope it opens up.

*24 hours later--A definite cocoa berry aroma background; Palate has lost it's hyper metallic front but not much else has changed. I paid $19 for this rather than the $35 price tag. Even at the reduced price I'd give this a pass.

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