Aromas of Spice Pepper Cherry and Mineral (Ironstone soils). Medium to full bodied with an elegant tannin structure. Lacking the ripe fruit flavours of a Barossa Shiraz because of its cool climate continental origins. From Gundagai in Southern NSW near the Canberra District. — 7 years ago
Anniversary dinner wine really good! — 8 years ago
Very nice Zinfandel — 9 years ago
Funky rose. Can't wrap my head around it. Super dark rusty color. Molasses and figs on the nose. Alcohol soaked cherries and spice cake palette. Mild dry. Fun, unusual wine. So strange that you can't stop drinking it — 10 years ago
Dry but not overly dry. Robust flavor. Would drink again. Rich fruity flavor. — 10 years ago
We had this 2002 Shira alongside an Australian 2006. Both were good, but this was excellent! Still plenty of fruit on the nose and the tannins have mellowed and made this simply delightful. Wish I had more. — 11 years ago
This pale Lodi Sauvignon Blanc has a nose featuring earthy minerals and apricots. The palate shows citrus - mainly lemon and grapefruit - with a sweet edge. A great acidity goes along with the easy-sipping flavors. Pair this wine with with seafood, pork, chicken and bean dishes, or have it as an aperitif.
— 7 years ago
Medium body, deep ruby, notes of petite sirah, high alcohol content. Similar to Ironstone petite sirah and cab franc. Had at wine market Xmas party — 8 years ago
Great to drink now $41- — 8 years ago
800 Cases Produced -- 4.2 G/L of Residual Sugar; Raised from Ironstone Gravel, Stainless Steel & Lemon Tree — 9 years ago
sweet mmmm — 10 years ago
Serious tannins and great fruit — 11 years ago
This Lodi Pinot (!) colors up medium dark ruby n the glass. The nose features black cherry, tea and light spices, while the palate is borderline bold, with cherry, raspberry, clove and cola. It’s a bit brawny for my taste in this grape, but it is easy drinking, with light tannins and a smooth dark finish. — 7 years ago
This Lodi wine is straw-yellow in the glass, with a nose that sports oak predominantly, citrus and tropical notes along for the ride. The palate gives more fruit than oak, apples, peaches and lemon most notably. It's very tasty and not weighed down by excessive oak. Pair with light spring and summer fare or sip it on the porch. — 7 years ago
This deep ruby wine smells like a blackberry fire, all dark fruit, spice and smoke. There's a cinnamon aroma that should prove irresistible over the holidays. The flavors made me sit down the glass and say, “my god, that tastes good.” That doesn't happen often enough. Black cherry, sage, eucalyptus, cola, coffee grounds - its complex and savory. Oak is very present, but not a pest. The tannic structure doesn't go unnoticed, but stays pleasant enough for sipping. Pair it with pulled pork or a ham sandwich. — 8 years ago
Mid Ruby. Nose screams Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon. Quality at that. Herbaceous brambly cedary notes with some black fruits but essentially savoury. Medium powdery tannins with medium - acid with a persistent finish. Drink now or cellar for another 5 years. — 9 years ago
Full bodied, complex taste when aerated — 10 years ago
Randy Fuller
This Ironstone Vineyards wine is mainly Merlot and Zinfandel, with a splash of Petite Sirah. The nose gives off a blast of smoke which layers over dark fruit, such as plums and blueberries, and spices. Most of the spice apparently comes courtesy of the grapes, since only three months of oak aging was employed. The palate suggests more oak, with plentiful spice to join the bold fruit. It's a bit of a belligerent wine, with the tannic structure to handle a juicy ribeye steak. — 7 years ago