Vintage
2019
ABV
14.8%
AUD$ FOB / 9L Case
Above $200.00
Wine Type
Red
Wine Style
Still
Wine Description
The old low trellis contoured Ironstone
vineyard yields under 2 tonnes of fruit per acre.
The concentrated fruit offered from these vines
in 2016 provided us the quality and power to
release our fourth Ironstone Shiraz.
After fermentation 40% of the wine was
matured in new and second fill American oak
for 24 months, with 60% matured in older
barriques.
The bouquet displays spicy red plum, mulberry,
bramble and subtle cedary oak, with hints of
coconut and vanilla. The palate shows
distinctive regional flavours of cranberry, Kirsch
cherry, wild loganberries, black plum and
toasted Mocha oak, complemented by spice
and savoury notes.
This powerful Shiraz delivers balanced fruit,
firm structured tannin and harmonious oak,
finishing with great length of flavour.
Approachable now or will develop for over 15
years with careful cellaring.
Accolades
96 Points Wine Orbit, 94 Points Wine Pilot, 92 Points Winestate, GOLD AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge 2021, BRONZE Nz International Wine Show 2021, 95 Points The Wine Review
Winemaker's Bio
Now in the capable hands of Geoff Johnston, a winemaking graduate of Charles Sturt University and grandson of the winery’s founder, Pirramimma has seen many significant changes, including the construction of a 3100m²
naturally cooled rammed earth barrel storage facility and the expansion of vineyards to 240 acres and 13 varieties. Known as a “Professor of Soil”, he has also spent over 25 years converting Pirramimma’s sterile land into a living organism, as well as reducing the winery’s ecological footprint through various projects including solar systems, dams and even a wine turbine.
As a winemaker, Geoff has a worldly perspective. After a study trip to France his interest for the Bordeaux grape variety, Petit Verdot was developed. Geoff planted a small trial area of the grape in 1983, which has since expanded to 35 acres of mature vines. Pirramimma Petit Verdot vintages have been awarded internationally multiple times with European wine magazine WeinWisser asking… ‘is there any better Petit Verdot in the world?’
Geoff not only pioneered Petit Verdot in Australia, he was the first to introduce the Southern French variety Tannat to McLaren Vale.
In 2021, Geoff celebrated his 50th vintage – a fitting half century for the accomplished cricketer and dogged batsman.
