D'Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings G-S-M (McLaren Vale)

Ficha técnica

Tipo

Other

Uva

Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvèdre

País

Australia

Região

McLaren Vale

Denominação

McLaren Vale

Corpo

full

Acidez

medium

Tanino

high

Doçura

dry

Safras avaliadas

• 200992 pts

  A blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre, this is much more firmly tannic and structured than most such Australian blends. Grilled meat, red plum, black tea and rose hip notes are crisp and firm on the palate. Drink 2015–2023, and possibly beyond that.

• 200789 pts

  The Ironstone Pressings features enough rough edges at this stage to think it will benefit from a few years of cellaring. The tart cherry notes are angular, the tannins a bit chunky, but tea leaf and spice notes provide ample complexity. Try in 2013.

• 200692 pts

  For a Grenache-dominated (70%) blend, this shows outstanding structure. the firm tannins are slightly drying right now, but should smooth out nicely by 2012 and the wine should continue to drink well through at least 2020. Ripe cherry and cassis notes are framed by subtle cedary…

• 200590 pts

  This blend of 70% Grenache, 25% Shiraz and 5% Mourvèdre features surprisingly dark fruit flavors akin to blackberries and cola. A hint of mint or eucalyptus enlivens the bouquet and helps to lighten this otherwise rather full-bodied, brooding wine. Finishes long, with enough dus…