Ironscraper Shiraz

Colour: Brilliant crimson bright deep core with a ruby-red rim.
Aroma: Fresh bright sweet red berried fruits of wild strawberry, raspberry and cherry. Whole black pepper, all spice, cinnamon and chocolate notes fill the senses.
Palate: Rich and full, vibrant and fresh, the sweet fruit flavours of red cherry, raspberry and plum fill mouth partnered with soft acidity and velvet chewy tannins hold the rich mid palate giving length and persistence.

A selection of several vineyard blocks within our estate vineyard are used to produce this wine. Each parcel of grapes are individually fermented with twice daily pump-overs, before being basket-pressed to a combination of new and seasoned American  barrels for maturation.

ACCOLADES AND AWARDS

Wine Pilot – Jeni Port
93pts
Some super smart oak handling on this Barossa Shiraz allows the fruit to shine. And it’s some lovely fruit. Aromas cover the spectrum from violet, briar and bush scents through to a core of black berries, cherry, lifted nicely by black pepper and gentle spice. There’s a warmth and a richness, sure, but also on display is a peppery element that brings a brightness, a fresh zip to the wine.  To taste, plum and black fruits shine, spice too, with background violet, sage. The spice is particularly enticing. Texture is inviting and smooth. A Barossa Shiraz with class.
Published Aug 2024

Wine Pilot – Ken Gargett
93pts
From grapes harvested from estate vineyards, with the individual parcels fermented individually, the wine matures in a mix of new and older American oak barrels.

A dark magenta colour, aromas of leather, dried herbs, chocolate, black cherries and spices. A wine of medium length, which is finely balanced with sleek tannins and good direction. There is a touch of appealing bitterness on the finish. Enjoy over the next six to ten years.
Published Aug 2024

Wine Companion – Dave Brookes
91pts
Matured for 18 months in a combination of new and seasoned French and American oak hogsheads. Deeply coloured with a classic Barossan nose of deep plum and black fruits, vanillin oak, baking spices, licorice, dark chocolate and earth. Impressive fruit weight, balance and flow on the palate with powdery tannins and bright acid providing a sense of freshness.
Published Oct 2023

The Vintage Journal – Andrew Caillard MW
91pts
Medium crimson. Savoury bouquet, cedar chest, dried blackberry, nutmeg, black pepper. Medium bodied, offering a depth of blackberry confit, black plum and a twist of aniseed. Well structured and harmonious in balance with a savoury finish. Drink now–2026 14.5% alc
Published Sept 2024

The Real Review – Stuart Knox
90pts
Ink black at the core, just a touch lighter at the rim. Ripe mulberry, mocha and charry aromatics. Rich and dense on the palate, dark fruits, mocha and hints of coconut all fill across the tongue. Length is driven by fine grained tannins that offer enough to ensure the finish dries well
Published Jan 2024

• GOLD - Mundus Vini Summer Tasting 2024

• GOLD - "SAKURA" Japan Women's Wine Awards 2025

•  94pts - Decanter World Wine Awards 2024

• SILVER - The Drinks Business Spring Tasting 2024

• SILVER - London Wine Show 2024

• SILVER - International Wine Challenge 2024

• SILVER - Critics Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition 2024

• SILVER - Barossa Wine Show 2024