d'Arenberg

The Ironstone Pressings McLaren Vale Grenache Blend

8.21 ratings
8.21 pro ratings
McLaren Vale, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia
Shiraz, Grenache, Mourvedre
Beef, Venison, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Lamb, Pasta, Potato, Mushrooms, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Turkey, Veal, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

8.2

1999 d'Arenberg 'Ironstone Pressings' GSM, #McLaren Vale, #Australiawine. Perhaps a bit past peak. Dry stewed fruit mixed with apparent cedar/oak. Plum jam, dark cherry liqueur intertwined with a leathery cedar spice and savory herbs. Round and lush. #wine #sommelier

1999 d'Arenberg 'Ironstone Pressings' GSM, #McLaren Vale, #Australiawine. Perhaps a bit past peak. Dry stewed fruit mixed with apparent cedar/oak. Plum jam, dark cherry liqueur intertwined with a leathery cedar spice and savory herbs. Round and lush. #wine #sommelier

Dec 31st, 2014