Inkberry, Central Ranges (New South Wales, Australia) Shiraz – Cabernet 2008

 A 60/40 blend, of Shiraz and Cabernet, with deeply pigmented fruit that lives up to the wine’s name, this is a wine that announces itself loudly.  However, it is not just another Aussie fruit bomb, as there’s real freshness and cut to the fruit provided by wonderfully fresh acidity.  There’s also a nice, soft roundness to the tannins, with the wine’sstructure being provided by all that mouth-watering acidity.  Interesting and quite well made, this would be a great choice to accompany braised lamb shanks.