Winery - Elderton
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
From vines approximately 40 years of age, this is quintessential Barossa Shiraz, offering hints of mint and chocolate layered over a base of ripe cassis. It’s approachable now, thanks to the soft tannins on the lush finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This blend of 57% Cabernet, 27% Shiraz and 16% Merlot is a barrel selection, named for the family matriarch. It’s amply oaked, roaring forth with smoke, toast and vanilla, but there’s also a tight core of mixed berry fruit and a long finish. Give it 2–3 years.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Has an earthy, tree-bark aroma on the nose, followed on the palate by red plums, with a few cranberries and cherries thrown in. Wooly-textured, and layered, but approachable enough to enjoy with dinner.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Despite a tough vintage, this is a lush, complete wine. Vanilla and cedar notes on the nose serve to accent the layers of intense—verging on syrupy—blackberry fruit. It’s easy enough to drink now, but rich enough that you may want to hold it another couple of years. Just don’t expect this one to age more than a decade.
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Elderton Shiraz - 2003
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Elderton is making classically styled Barossa Shiraz, marrying raspberry fruit with rich chocolaty overtones and wrapping them in a soft cocoon of supple tannins and balanced acidity. Drink now–2014.
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Elderton Shiraz - 2006
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Past vintages of Elderton wines have been heavily oaked, and this wine is no exception—plenty of cedary, vanilla-laden aromas burst from the glass. But they’re well balanced by crisp cassis flavors that turn chocolaty on the finish, where they also pick up a hint of tobacco. Delicious now, but it should drink well until at least 2014.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Starts off with abundant savory notes of leather and hints of rhubarb and sour cherries. The tannins are ripe, giving the wine a creamy texture, but without a great deal of expansiveness in the midpalate. Finishes well, with lingering spice notes.
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Elderton Shiraz - 2004
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The current release, 2003, is an excellent wine, but this vintage kicks it up a notch. It’s brighter, fresher and more vibrant than its amply endowed precursor, bursting with peppery raspberries. Creamy and rich, yet wonderfully balanced, and while you could drink it now, it will also cellar well for 10-plus years.
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Elderton Shiraz - 2004
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A decent Chardonnay, but one that just isn't all that harmonious. There's burnt-matchstick on the nose, and twangy yellow flavors (mustard seed, citrus) lending tart flavors to the palate. 140 cases produced.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Has aromas of dried spice, and red plum and cherries. Tastes Barossa, with a caramelly, oaky overlay melting into fleshy plum fruit on the paalte. Finishes with toffee and caramel. A juicy, tasty wine.
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