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Ironstone Merlot 2017 Wine Review

Ironstone Merlot 2017

Ironstone Merlot 2017

Lodi, California, United States

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $18.25

Drink: 2019-2024

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Ironstone

Agent: Lifford Wine & Spirits

Natalie's Score: 91/100

From Ironstone Vineyards an intense, complex, full-on, full-bodied Merlot with plushy plummy fruit and dark chocolate finish. Always a favourite at a barbeque.

Merlot food pairings: grilled ribs, burgers, cheese, poultry, lamb, grilled sausages.

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This Ironstone Merlot 2017 was reviewed on September 13, 2019 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 355792
  • $16.57 
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Reviews and Ratings

L.J. Palmer WSET 3 rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Medium ruby in colour, medium intensity nose, dry, medium acidity and tannin with full body. Predominant aroma of sweet spice and vanilla with some black fruit. Tastes of vanilla, sweet spice and dark fruit. The wine spent some time in oak.
Ironstone Merlot is a crowd-pleaser not only because it is well-priced but its flavours profile is consistent and this 2017 vintage is no different. Mocha-dark chocolate, plushy plum and smoky on the nose, this is a full-bodied California Merlot with black plum compote, savoury herbs and plenty of smoky oak spice flavours on the palate. I see wine Wednesday and a meat lover's pizza in its future. - Community Wine Reviews

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