The Ironstone Pressings Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2035
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted rosemary lamb, slow-cooked beef cheek, wild mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
Named in tribute to the ironstone-rich soils of McLaren Vale and the traditional mechanical basket presses used at the estate, The Ironstone Pressings is a classic Australian GSM blend that showcases the depth and structure of old-vine fruit. The ironstone flats of the region contain ironstone pebbles that retain heat and contribute a distinct, rustic mineral complexity to the grapes. d'Arenberg employs traditional winemaking methods for this cuvée, including foot-treading in open fermenters and gentle basket pressing, which coaxes out rich, velvety tannins and preserves the vibrant, spicy character of the old-vine Grenache, complemented by the structure of Shiraz and the earthy depth of Mourvèdre. The result is a deeply layered, complex red with a storied connection to the ancient geology of South Australia.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1912 by Joseph Osborn, d'Arenberg stands as an iconic pillar of McLaren Vale viticulture, stewarded today by fourth-generation chief winemaker Chester Osborn. The estate spans undulating coastal landscapes influenced by the moderating maritime winds of the Gulf St Vincent, resting upon complex, ancient geologies ranging from calcareous Terra Rossa to sandy loam and weathered limestone. Viticulture is rigorous and certified organic and biodynamic across all estate-owned and leased vineyards. While renowned for formidable Rhone-style reds, d'Arenberg's white winemaking upholds identical artisanal rigor: gentle whole-bunch basket pressing ensures minimal phenolics and purity of expression. From the racy, textural The Money Spider Roussanne and crisp The Dry Dam Riesling to the lusciously layered botrytised expressions The Noble Semillon and The Noble Botryotinia Fuckeliana, the wines epitomize balance, crystalline minerality, and vibrant natural acidity.
🍇 Grapes
Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvèdre
🍷 ABV
14.0%-14.5%