Winery notes (2023 Vintage)
"Aromas of bright Chambord, black berries and red cherries underlined with leather, pencil shaving and purple flowers. Juicy plums, blackberries and redcurrents intertwined with star anise, black licorice and dark chocolate all being complimented with warm barrel spice. Fine grained tannins balance well with gentle acidity and a refreshing long mineral finish."
Reviews for previous vintages below…
Rated Excellent & 94/100 Cameron Douglas MS, December 2023 (2020 Vintage)
"From a blend of Cabernets Franc and Sauvignon with Merlot delivers a bouquet of complexity and power showcasing dark red berry fruits laced with five spice and smoky earth tones, sweet tobacco, bitter chocolate and velvet cake. A dry wine touches the palate with core flavours that mirror the bouquet, firm tannins and bold acid line secure the structure and foundation in place for the ripe fruit and complex flavours. A lengthy wine, delicious and fresh with best drinking from 2024 through 2030."
93/100 Erin Larkin, RobertParker.com, January 2025 (2020 Vintage)
"The 2020 Iridium is a Cabernet Franc-dominant cuvée, with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon to support. On the nose, the wine leads with cranberry and crushed sea shells, sweet tobacco and cassis bramble, with licorice and clove to finish. In the mouth, the wine is silky and yet weighty, with berry fruits and finely milled tannin. It has intensity, concentration and balance and is highly recommended."