d'Arenberg Ironstone Pressings 1993

d'Arenberg Ironstone Pressings 1993About the wine The name derives from granite known as Ironstone which litters many vineyards in the McLaren Vale. Much was removed in the late 1880's and used for some of the d'Arenberg buildings. 1993 was a mixed vintage, but many good red wines were produced. Typical blend, Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvedre. 75cl bottle. Abv 15% Bottle condition, cap good, label good, wine level in neck Tasting Note 24 02 2024 93 Points Cork disintegrated, carefully

An excellent vintage for the Rhone

Sadly the third not great vintage in a row

David Sandeman and Sons Ltd

1968 was another vintage where Italy did better than France with some great wines made in Piedmont

The top wines have lasted well

Chardonnay

Musar corks can be problematic and the estate themselves suggest using prongs rather than a cork screw 2001 seems to be particularly susepatable to them breaking

The current flagship wine of Penfolds and an iconic wine

After the French Revolution it passed to the Our Saluces family

All good vintages for Oregon

followed by a Zinfandell two years later

Typical blend Semillon