Winery Iron Rock - Obsidian

Winery Iron RockObsidian

3.8
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Obsidian of Winery Iron Rock is a red wine from the region of Clarksburg of California.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Obsidian from the Winery Iron Rock

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Obsidian of Winery Iron Rock in the region of California is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Obsidian of Winery Iron Rock in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of oak, red fruit or black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Iron Rock's Obsidian.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Alcohol
12.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon

Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Obsidian - 2018
In the top 100 of of Clarksburg wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Obsidian - 2017
In the top 100 of of Clarksburg wines
Average rating: 4.311110
Obsidian - 2015
In the top 100 of of Clarksburg wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50

The best vintages of Obsidian from Winery Iron Rock are 2017, 2015, 2018

Informations about the Winery Iron Rock

The winery offers 11 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Clarksburg in the region of California

The Winery Iron Rock is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Clarksburg to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine California
In the top 25000 of of United States wines
In the top 25000 of of Clarksburg wines
In the top 150000 of red wines
In the top 200000 wines of the world

The wine region of Clarksburg

The wine region of Clarksburg is located in the region of Yolo County of Central Valley of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Jeff Runquist or the Domaine Bogle produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Clarksburg are Chenin blanc, Chardonnay and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Clarksburg often reveals types of flavors of earthy, honey or apricot and sometimes also flavors of lemon, pear or honeysuckle.


The wine region of California

California is the largest and most important wine region in the United States. It represents the southern two-thirds (850 miles or 1,370 kilometers) of the country's west coast. (Oregon and Washington make up the rest. ) The state also spans nearly 10 degrees of latitude.

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The word of the wine: Pommadé

Said of a wine that is unbalanced, pasty, syrupy, and whose excessive sugar content gives an impression of heaviness.

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