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17¼/20
d'Arenberg Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre The Ironstone Pressings 1999
McLaren Vale, South Australia, AustraliaThe Ironstone Pressings is d'Arenberg's premium "Rhône" blend. The name stems from the lumps of Ironstone (decomposed laterite granite) which litter the old vineyards at d'Arenberg. The blend has been bottled and labelled under the d'Arenberg red stripe label since the late 1950s -- it was first few releases that relied heavily on press wine but the wine has evolved into one boasting the very best grenache, shiraz and mourvèdre with minimal pressings. The mix is 70/25/5 grenache/shiraz/mourvèdre. The nose is wide open showing eucalyptus, barnyard, licorice, blackberry and cola scents with some vanilla and cherry in the background. It's a rich style with bigger, riper tannins and a long, full-bodied finish. Spicy, peppery, prune plum, gamey, floral raspberry jam flavours with a vanilla cola, Christmas pudding aftertaste. Mouth filing, warm finish. This will need a few years to fully round out but should be worth the wait.Tasted: 21 August 2003Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:| BC | $54.99 | 750ml | Liberty Wine Merchants |
| ON | $47.95 | 750ml | Vintages |
Blend: Grenache - Shiraz - MourvèdreCSPC: 599423UPC: 9311832367003