Winery Ironstone - Limited Release Elevation Red

Winery IronstoneLimited Release Elevation Red

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 Limited Release Elevation Red of Winery Ironstone is a red wine from the region of Calaveras County of California.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Malbec and the Petit Verdot.
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 Limited Release Elevation Red from the Winery Ironstone

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Limited Release Elevation Red of Winery Ironstone 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 Limited Release Elevation Red of Winery Ironstone in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Ironstone's Limited Release Elevation Red .

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

Discover the grape variety: Malbec

Deep, velvety reds with an intense purple colour, showing aromas of blackberry, black plum, violet, cocoa and gentle spice. Round tannins, fleshy palate, peppery length. Star of Cahors AOC (Côt, Auxerrois) in France and the absolute signature of Mendoza, Argentina (Uco Valley, Luján de Cuyo). A French South-West variety that became the Argentine emblem after its post-phylloxera decline.

Last vintages of this wine

Limited Release Elevation Red - 2017
In the top 100 of of Calaveras County wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Limited Release Elevation Red - 2016
In the top 100 of of Calaveras County wines
Average rating: 411110
Limited Release Elevation Red - 2015
In the top 100 of of Calaveras County wines
Average rating: 3.211100
Limited Release Elevation Red - 2014
In the top 100 of of Calaveras County wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Limited Release Elevation Red - 2013
In the top 100 of of Calaveras County wines
Average rating: 411110
Limited Release Elevation Red - 0
In the top 100 of of Calaveras County wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50

The best vintages of Limited Release Elevation Red from Winery Ironstone are 2014, 2016, 2013, 0 and 2017.

Informations about the Winery Ironstone

The winery offers 57 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 15 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Calaveras County in the region of California

The Winery Ironstone is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 50 wines for sale in the of Calaveras County to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine California
In the top 20000 of of United States wines
In the top 15000 of of Calaveras County wines
In the top 70000 of red wines
In the top 150000 wines of the world

The wine region of Calaveras County

Historic Sierra Foothills county (California, Gold Country): Zinfandel signature red king — fleshy old-vine with signature notes of blackberry, jammy raspberry, plum, spice, pepper, chocolate and smoky hint, round tannins and generous sun-drenched profile. Syrah, Barbera, Tempranillo, Cabernet complement (Rhône, Italian, Spanish varieties). Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Viognier whites. Sierra Foothills AVA, 300-900 m, daytime heat and cool alpine nights.


The wine region of California

Powerful, sunny reds: dense Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, chocolate, tobacco, ample tannins), spicy, jammy Zinfandel from the Sierra Foothills, silky red-fruited Pinot Noir on the cool coast (Sonoma, Russian River, Central Coast). Opulent, buttery Chardonnay, notes of yellow fruit and vanilla. Varied climate, from the hot interior to the Pacific-cooled coast. 80% of US production, 139 AVAs including Napa (1st AVA, 1981).

The word of the wine: Ventilate

Expose the wine to the air before serving, to allow it to open up more, to develop its aromas and to round out its tannins.

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