92 point

Dark fruited with blackberry, dark cherry and cassis, the 2016 Iron Syrah an expressive nose of black pepper, soft florals and an irony sanguine note. It is still very tight on the palate, showing very rigid tannins that will take some time to settle; if enjoying it sooner, you'll want to have some food with this wine. It ends with a long-lasting finish. Currently showing the longest longevity, this is the one you will want to keep in your cellar. I have a hunch that it will find a sweet spot in the early 2030s. 2022-2039.

93 point

Matured in 25% new French oak for 18 months, the 2016 Iron Syrah delivers more red fruit on the nose than the 2016, offering cranberry, raspberry, pressed flowers and something a little exotic - marmalade and a touch of tangerine. The medium-bodied palate shows a fine bead of acidity and grips the mouth, the whole bunches lending an (appropriately enough) ferrous- like finish. Excellent. 2020 - 2035.

93 point

This is intriguing, with white pepper followed by a notable sanguine streak and a range of red currant, bitter cherry, singed iron and cedar notes. The structure is evident through the pepper-tinged finish, giving this an old-school feel. Best from 2021 through 2026.

95 point

(13%) It may be auto- suggestion, but Iron always seems to have some ferrous grip to it, an intense, dry land Syrah with layers of tannin, blackberry and liquorice flavours and a twist of black pepper. Another Mullineux Syrah that needs time. 2022-30.

(13%) It may be auto- suggestion, but Iron always seems to have some ferrous grip to it, an intense, dry land Syrah with layers of tannin, blackberry and liquorice flavours and a twist of black pepper. Another Mullineux Syrah that needs time. 2022-30.