Yangarra Ironheart Shiraz 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Yangarra
Label Name:
 
Ironheart Shiraz
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
McLaren Vale (Blewitt Springs)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 95; Wine Enthusiast 95; Wine & Spirits 95; James Suckling 94; Wine Front 94; The Real Review 96. Sources: Yangarra winery, Wine. com and professional reviews

Tasting Note
Concentrated dark-fruit core of blueberry, black plum and blackcurrant with ironstone minerality, dried herbs, anise and warm spice. Full-bodied, finely grained but powerful tannins, savory minerality and a long, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: chargrilled ribeye, roasted lamb, venison, mushroom ragù, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Cantonese char siu, Sichuan pepper beef, Malaysian beef rendang, teriyaki-style grilled beef.

Production Method
Hand‑picked from Block 15; 25% whole-bunch, cold soak, open fermenters and wild-yeast fermentation; no pressings. Aged ~15 months in 35% new French oak and 65% older French oak. Bottled October 2019.

Vineyard Info
Yangarra Estate is a certified organic/biodynamic vineyard in Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale. Produces single‑block flagship Shiraz from ironstone gravels; Peter Fraser leads winemaking and vineyard-focused philosophy.