Ironcloud Wines 'Rock of Solitude' Mourvèdre 2023
Primary flavours
Cola
Dark Berries
Macerated Red Fruit
Roasted Plum
Bacon Fat
Black Pepper
Charcoal
Dark Spice
Dried Leaves
Details
This Mourvèdre has all the usual suspects, plenty of spice and big, grippy tannin offset by cola, dark fruit and plenty of grunt. Nestled in the heart of the Ferguson Valley, this variety has found a perfect home to flourish.
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 full bodied, low sweetness, with low acidity, some fruitiness, high tannins, high alcohol and some oak.
Specs
Region
Geographe
country
Australia
Grape type
Mourvèdre
Wine Maker
Ironcloud Wines
Alcohol
14.6%
Vintage
2023
Cellar period
3-5 years
Closure
Screw Cap
Production method
Sustainably Made
Temperature
Room Temperature 15°C-18°C
State
WA
collection
Pairing guide
As a classic French grape varietal, Mourvèdre has a history of being enjoyed by those who like to take things easy, and keep life ticking by at a gentle pace. As such, it seems only fitting that the best pairings for this deep red wine are those which are cooked very slowly indeed - hearty meat stews, slow braised beef, and rich cuts of pork which just fall off the bone when taken from the oven. As you can probably imagine, this is a real meat lover’s wine, and whether you’re pairing it with rabbit and boar, or something a little more conventional like lamb, pork sausages, or beef ribs, the umami depth of the dishes are going to work beautifully with this bottle!
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Food
Lots of Herbs
Grilled Meat
Rustic French Cuisine
Tastes
Earthy
Rich
Moods
Contemplative
Relaxed
Seasons
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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