D'Arenberg Ironstone Pressings GSM 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
D'Arenberg
Label Name:
 
Ironstone Pressings GSM
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
McLaren Vale, South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Grenache, Shiraz (Syrah), Mourvèdre
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for the 2018 vintage: James Suckling 96, Vinous 94, Robert Parker / Wine Advocate 90, Wine Enthusiast ~90–91, Wine Spectator 90

Tasting Note
Ripe red and black fruits (raspberry, plum, blackberry) with violets, thyme, cracked pepper and cedar. Silky yet chalky tannins, savory iron/earth notes and warm spice; long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, BBQ ribs, charcuterie, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Peking duck, char siu pork, Malaysian laksa with beef, Sichuan-style beef or fermented soybean stir-fry.

Production Method
Small-batch grapes fermented separately in open vats with traditional foot-treading; basket-pressed, then matured ~18 months in new and seasoned French oak. Minimal racking; generally unfined and unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned d'Arenberg of McLaren Vale; Chester Osborn leads winemaking. Ironstone Pressings GSM is an iconic Grenache-led blend first formalised in the late 1980s, sourced from old bush-vine Grenache and regional vineyards.