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d'Arenberg

The Ironstone Pressings McLaren Vale Grenache Blend

8.9102 ratings
8.820 pro ratings
McLaren Vale, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia
Grenache, Mourvedre, Shiraz

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Top Notes For
Scott Taddeo
8.9

Astutely tannic which is admirable but hard to see pass

Astutely tannic which is admirable but hard to see pass

Apr 16th, 2018
Scott Taddeo
9.4

In a good place

In a good place

May 12th, 2016
Gregory Fulchiero
8.9

Great GSM blend

Great GSM blend

May 6th, 2016
Peter Plaehn
9.0

Iron soils coming through. Fruit still persistent.

Iron soils coming through. Fruit still persistent.

Sep 20th, 2015
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
Randal Bennett
8.4

Solid wine. In great shape. Showing some acid. Has many years left.

Solid wine. In great shape. Showing some acid. Has many years left.

Dec 31st, 2014
Sybaritewino C.Lawrence
8.4

plush and comfy like a La-Z-Boy recliner. easy pleasy.

plush and comfy like a La-Z-Boy recliner. easy pleasy.

Jul 26th, 2014
Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.0

Ripe, soft, very Grenache-like, a lot of round Grenache power, tad flabby but nice deep ripe fruit.

Ripe, soft, very Grenache-like, a lot of round Grenache power, tad flabby but nice deep ripe fruit.

Dec 26th, 2012
Dale Garrison
9.1

Delicious with smooth full body and wonderful spicy notes. WOM

Delicious with smooth full body and wonderful spicy notes. WOM

Nov 10th, 2025
P Plusquellec
9.2

21 y/o and still rockin' w/ soft tannins & enough fruit to pair with Korean Beef

21 y/o and still rockin' w/ soft tannins & enough fruit to pair with Korean Beef

Feb 19th, 2024