The Ironstone Vineyard is one of the oldest vineyards in the Margaret River
Region in the sub-region of Wilyabrup. Its soils are exceptionally well suited
for premium viticulture use.
West of the planted area toward the Indian Ocean, a previous owner had created a
pine plantation with disastrous results. As the pines grew, the water table at
the vineyards dropped, stressing the vines. The pine plantation also became a
haven for kangaroos whose nightly frolics damaged vines and trellises.
Streicker Wines acquired the property in 2003 and implemented a rehabilitation
plan that included building a dam to increase water capacity, removing the pine
trees, and pruning and reworking the vines.The results are exciting. Not only
are the vines robust and healthy, but because the roots had grown deeper when
the water table was low, they now pass through a variety of soil types that add
great subtleties to the rich flavours of this premium block.
