Calaveras County, United States
Ironstone Vineyards is a family-owned and operated winery that places as much emphasis on the natural beauty and history of our surroundings as they do on the quality of their wines. Located in Murphys, in the heart of the Sierra Foothills in California's scenic Gold Rush Country, Ironstone is a state-of-the-art wine production facility.
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Obsession Symphony
| SKU | 355784 |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Calaveras County |
| Type | White |
| Varietal | Symphony |
| Listing | Specialty |
| Case Config. | 12x750ml |
| Available In | BC AB SK MB |
Colour
Pale straw yellow.
Aroma
Captivating aromas of gardenia, honeysuckle and star jasmine.
Flavour
Tropical with peaches, pineapple, honeydew and a hint of ginger, finishing crisp and clean.
Food Pairing
Obsession is an ideal complement to many types of cuisine especially those that are spicy. Exceptional with Pad Thai ~ cools the hot curry found in Indian cuisine. Asian dishes are also well suited to Obsession. Also a wonderful aperitif, paired with melons & prosciutto or served with grilled fruits. A complex wine with a truly diverse range of modern cuisine.
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The Kautz Family has the most significant plantings of this unique grape variety in the Lodi and Sierra Foothills. Created at the University of California at Davis in 1948 by Dr. Harold Olmo, Symphony is a cross between Muscat of Alexandria and Grenache Gris that thrives in the mineral-rich soils of these two distinct regions. Vineyards were planted between 1998-2005, which offers a selection of maturity.
Ironstone practices sustainable viticulture; such as planting cover crops to improve soil quality, composting, owl & raptor perches, riparian habit restoration, use of drip irrigation to minimize water use. In addition, owl boxes and wood duck boxes around the vineyards and ponds helping to preserve the surrounding habitats.
The Tasting Panel Magazine, May/2025
2023 -
"This sublime white blend offers aromas of white flowers and embraces the palate with a nectar of pineapple and peach. The sweet sensations dazzle through the finish."
Natalie MacLean, Sep/2022
2020 -
"Ironstone Obsession Symphony 2020 is amazing value... The wine is off-dry, medium-bodied and indeed a symphony of aromas and flavours of lychee, tropical fruit, ripe apricot, peach and ginger spice fresh on the palate. So good chilled with mildly-spiced vegetable curries. Symphony is a California-developed cross between Muscat of Alexandria and Grenache Gris created in 1948 but did not go commercial until 1982."
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2020
2018 -
Gold Medal
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2018
2016 -
Gold Medal
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2019
2016 -
Silver medal
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2017
2015 -
Gold Medal
Steve Thurlow, Wine Align, Oct/2017
2015 -
"This is consistently a delightful aromatic white wine, not that complex but well made from the symphony grape. Expect melon, honey and ripe pear aromas to lead to a sweet intensely flavoured fruity wine. The length is good and it finishes almost dry. Chill well and enjoy on its own or with mildly spicy Asian cuisine. Tasted October 2017."
Calavaras Professional Wine Competition May/2017
2015 -
Gold Medal
Natalie MacLean, 2016
2014 -
Best Value
Steve Thurlow, Wine Align, Feb/2017
2014 -
"This is a ripe fresh floral muscat like wine made from the symphony grape. Expect a lifted perfumed nose of honey, melon and ripe pear aromas with lavendar hints, to lead to a sweet intensely flavoured fruity wine. The length is decent but it finishes unexpectedly swiftly after the fireworks on the nose. Chill well and enjoy on its own as an aperitif. Tasted February 2017."
Calavaras Professional Wine Competition May/2016
2014 -
Gold medal
Los Angeles Wine Competition 2015
2013 -
Best of Class
California State Fair, May/2015
2013 -
Double Gold Medal
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2016
2013 -
Gold Medal
Wine Enthusiast, Nov/2014
2013 -
Best Buy. “Honey is the key word to describe the nose and flavour of this extremely aromatic and just slightly sweet wine, which also offers notes of honeysuckle and honeydew. Winemakers often turn the grape Symphony (a cross of Muscat of Alexandria and Grenache Gris) into a sweet, dessert-style wine, but this shows how good it can be in a drier version.”