2018 d'Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings GSM, McLaren Vale

Deep red colour with a tint of purple and a bouquet of earthy, vanilla, warm red fruits and subtle eastern spices. The wine is full-bodied and supple, with abundant soft tannins, which provide a smooth, fluent palate texture and line. A very appealing wine, which is well built but has a nice touch of fruit sweetness at the core and soft, fine tannins which have a velvety texture. Really delicious now and it will keep quite a few years. 06 APR 2022 Drink 2022–2033

95 points Huon Hooke therealreview.com

This is a blend of 75% grenache, 20% shiraz and 5% mourvedre with the shiraz component selected for its spicy and lively style. Grenache is the star here, holding a very fresh and spicy edge to the nose with some fresh, earthy elements, too. On the palate there’s plenty of raspberries, blueberries and blue plums, carried on long, sheet-like tannins. Detailed and pure. Drink over the next decade. Screw cap.

96 points Nick Stock jamessuckling.com

Gold Medal London Wine Competition 2022

Powerful but elegant. The Ironstone Pressings Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre never fails to surprise and delight.

A dense and dark appearance, with a crimson purple hue, give promise of a complex yet evolving wine. Initially shy on the nose, a few swirls let the wine open up and present a beautiful bouquet of strawberries, ripe plum, and fresh cherries. The more we explore, we find some violets and thyme adding further intrigue. On the palate there is an amazing fusion of red and black fruits that come together seamlessly. Plums, mulberries, blood orange and an assortment of red berries. There’s some freshness thanks to a little green capsicum and some Herbes de Prevence. Silky, rounded tannins bring that element of elegance that we were promised.