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The name Ironheart speaks to the reddish ironstone gravel soil and represents the most eloquent expression of Shiraz from our unique Estate. This wine aspires to be a powerhouse, yet showcasing perfume and an elegant side to its dense sanguine character and tannin-built structure.
The fruit was hand-picked, and 25% whole bunches retained. There remaining fruit was destemmed and mechanically sorted. Five day cold soak at approximately 10 degrees. Open fermenters were used, wild yeast ferment. Plunging and some gentle délestage occurred during fermentation. The wine was kept on yeast lees in 35% new French oak and65% older French oak for 18 months.