2019 d'Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings GSM, McLaren Vale

Opaque core into a deep ruby rim. Rich nose of spice poached plums, charred beef and woody herbs. Deep and rich black and blue fruits, exotic spices and soy marinated beef undertones. There’s a lot happening here, all in the savoury spectrum and it is framed by firmly focused, yet finest of grained tannins. Flows very long, with detail and drive carried by those intense tannins. No rush to open this, but when you do it will sing with a standing rib roast of beef 12 Feb 2024 Drink 2024–2037

96 points Stuart Knox therealreview.com

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.