The red wines are all exuberantly fruity, cleanly made rich wines. Among the more limited edition offerings are several wines that represent some of d'Arenberg's finest parcels, all of which are basket-pressed. For example, most readers will love the 1995 Ironstone Pressings, a Grenache/Shiraz blend that is a terrific, fruity, interesting wine of very high quality. It is medium to full-bodied, with loads of black fruits (plums, blackberries and cherries) in its aromas and flavors. Viscous and massive in the mouth, the wine is long and pure. Because of the wine's low acidity and voluptuous style, it is a wine to drink now and over the next 8-9 years. Importer: Old Bridge Cellars (Rob McDonald), San Francisco, CA; tel. (415) 863-9463

On the lighter side, but the nice mouthful of blackberry and black cherry flavors holds through the solid finish. Grenache and Shiraz. Drink now. 200 cases made.??–null??Region: Australia / McLaren Vale Select to Add