• French oak
• Blackberry
• Cocoa
• Long finish

"Complex and enticing, the wine shows blackcurrant, tobacco, game, roasted nut and warm spice aromas on the nose. It's wonderfully weighted on the palate delivering refined texture and supple mouthfeel, beautifully framed by layers of chalky tannins, making it splendidly structured and lingering. At its best: now to 2032" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Apr 2024

Blackberry, blueberry, cigar box and plum. Inviting and warm with a touch of spice, charcuterie and well integrated oak. Smooth and seamless with layers of sweet dark fruits, cocoa, leather, cedar and liqourice. Dense, concentrated and vibrant with a long finish.

Our flagship Irongate Vineyard is situated in an old shingle bed or the Ngaruroro River in the Gimblett Gravels appellation of Hawke's Bay. First produced in 1987, this single vineyard wine has evolved to represent the very best of our craft. Crop-levels are heavily restricted to deliver excellent flavour concentration in the grapes, with the final blend delivering a rich, round and complex wine.

Food Pairing: This wine is a brilliant match for red meats, game and pasta dishes. A perfect partner for casseroled lamb shanks or with scotch fillet, roasted rare.