Lodi, United States
Red Blend
| SKU | 512640 |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Lodi, CA |
| Type | Red |
| Varietal | Blend - Zinfandel, Merlot, Petite Sirah |
| Listing | Speculative |
| Case Config. | 12x750ml |
| Available In | BC AB |
Colour
Ruby red.
Aroma
On the nose sweet red berry aromas with some herbal notes.
Flavour
Aromas carry through to the palate, leading into a long, juicy finish.
Food Pairing
Hearty soups, grilled red meats, pasta dishes in marinara sauces, barbequed chicken.
More Info
Ironstone practices sustainable viticultural such as crop reduction, leaf removal, organic materials and drip irrigation to improve the quality of the grapes and intensity of flavours. Cover crops, which attract beneficial insects, are also employed, as well as the placement of owl and wood duck boxes around the vineyards and ponds to help preserve the surrounding habitats. After traditional fermentation, this wine spends four months aging in new French oak.
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2020
2018 -
Silver Medal
Wine Enthusiast, Apr/2019
2016 -
"This is an enjoyable wine that nevertheless emphasizes obvious oaky aromas and flavors that don't integrate well with the blackberry-fruit component. It is medium bodied and appears sweet, possibly due to the woody character."
Intervin International Awards 2016/2017
2014 -
Best Value
Wine Enthusiast, Oct/2016
2014 -
Best Buy "Spicy, anise-like aromas and lightly sweet fruit flavours recalling black cherries and strawberries give a lot of personality to this medium-bodied wine"