{"product_id":"streicker-ironstone-block-old-vine-cabernet-sauvignon-2021","title":"Streicker Ironstone Block Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon 2021","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBlend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e100% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIronstone Vineyard, Wilyabrup\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGrowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Ironstone Vineyard is in the heart of Wilyabrup, sitting on the ocean side of Caves Road. These Houghton clone cabernet sauvignon vines were planted in tightly space rows, allowing healthy competition between the vines.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWinemaking \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe fruit was handpicked, de-stemmed and the berries just split to allow for minimal breakdown of the skin and to preserve the natural fruit freshness. The wine is aged in 45% new premium French oak barrels for 18 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVintage \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe 2021 vintage began with a mild spring and sufficient rainfall. The La Niña weather system created a strong cyclone season in the north, resulting in unusual conditions throughout summer. December and January were warm and dry by comparison, and February saw large rain events and high humidity. High attention to detail was required in the vineyard to alleviate disease pressure, and those who put the extra work in, reaped the rewards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBlack fruits, currants and plum blossom with hints of cherry blossom and dark cocoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDense textures of black fruits, spiced meats and dark chocolate are laid upon a fine and opulent body of blue fruit tannin and power. Tart hints of cherry skin and sherbet provide lift and poise to a persistent and mineral finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEnjoyed for it's freshness now or cellar for up to 10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e14%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clairault Streicker","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":49222438846721,"sku":"SW21CAB","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/2986\/2913\/files\/StreickerOVIronstoneCabernet.png?v=1756627870","url":"https:\/\/clairaultstreicker.com.au\/products\/streicker-ironstone-block-old-vine-cabernet-sauvignon-2021","provider":"Clairault Streicker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}