Ironcloud Wines 'Rock of Solitude' Cabernet Malbec 2021
Primary flavours
Blackberry
Blackcurrant
Blueberry
Capsicum
Chocolate
Cinnamon
Green Peppercorn
Meat
Details
The Rock of Solitude Cabernet Malbec hits all the sweet spots. With a gorgeous, purple colour from the Malbec, the wine had a nice mix of the two varieties with capsicum and meaty savoury edges balanced by chocolate and black berries.
Ironcloud Wines is the passion project for Warwick Lavis, a fruit in the form of bunches of grapes from all his hard work and success over the years in the restaurant industry. Aside from Ironcloud, for years Warwick owned one of the staples of the Perth restaurant scene, Matilda Bay Restaurant, with its stunning views of the Swan River and classic, modern Australian food. Warwick set up Ironcloud in 2003 with a couple of friends in the growing region of Ferguson Valley, which is part of the broader Geographe region that lies sandwiched between Perth and Margaret River. The vineyard is a smorgasbord of classic varieties and emerging warm climate alternate varieties, with Grenache, Mourvèdre and Touriga Nacional showing their true potential in the Ferguson Valley. There are three key series of wines, with the entry level Pepperilly, premium Alliance and our favourite, the Rock of Solitude range.
Ironcloud Wines is the passion project for Warwick Lavis, a fruit in the form of bunches of grapes from all his hard work and success over the years in the restaurant industry. Aside from Ironcloud, for years Warwick owned one of the staples of the Perth restaurant scene, Matilda Bay Restaurant, with its stunning views of the Swan River and classic, modern Australian food. Warwick set up Ironcloud in 2003 with a couple of friends in the growing region of Ferguson Valley, which is part of the broader Geographe region that lies sandwiched between Perth and Margaret River. The vineyard is a smorgasbord of classic varieties and emerging warm climate alternate varieties, with Grenache, Mourvèdre and Touriga Nacional showing their true potential in the Ferguson Valley. There are three key series of wines, with the entry level Pepperilly, premium Alliance and our favourite, the Rock of Solitude range.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with low acidity, some fruitiness, medium tannins, high alcohol and some oak.
Specs
Region
Geographe
country
Australia
Grape type
Cabernet Blend
Wine Maker
Ironcloud Wines
Alcohol
14.5%
Vintage
2021
Cellar period
3-5 years
Closure
Screw Cap
Production method
Sustainably Made
Temperature
Room Temperature 15°C-18°C
State
WA
Pairing guide
Big, bold and unforgettably flavourful, this Cabernet blend is a brilliant expression of the craftsmanship that goes into every bottle. For a wine like this, you want to really dial up the taste sensations - it’s a winner when served alongside rich dishes of game, offal like chicken or calf’s liver with onions and red wine gravy, meat pies, roast pumpkin or aubergine, and especially anything featuring heaps of blue cheese, walnut, garlic and bitter greens. Truffles and wild mushrooms are always a great choice, and it’s a top pairing for steak night, too!
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Food
Veal
Grilled Meat
Lamb
Tastes
Bitter
Earthy
Rich
Moods
Adventurous
Excited
Relaxed
Seasons
Spring
Cooler Months
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Geographe, Australia
Geographe is a wine region located in the South West region of Western Australia (40 minute’s drive Northeast of Margaret River). It has a Mediterranean-style climate with warm, dry summers and mild, winters, which is ideal for growing grapes. The soils are predominantly sandy loams, providing good drainage and nutrient levels for the vines, and some vineyards have access to the permanent water table 15m below.
It is known for producing high quality Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Shiraz. Compared to nearby Margaret River, Cabernet Sauvignon from Geographe tends to have distinctly fine gain and lingering tannins. The region has seen a rapid growth of boutique producers in recent years, aided by its proximity to Geographe Bay, which is home to a world-class food and wine scene, but attractions like Busselton Jetty, Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse and gorgeous seascape panoramas.
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