Elderton Shiraz 2005
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- Winery:
- Elderton Wines Pty
- Varietal:
- Syrah
- Region:
- Australia > South Australia > Barossa
- Type:
- Red Wine
- Drink Dates:
- Drink Now - 2012
- UPC:
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What to Expect
Australia has certainly made Syrah its own, even bestowing it with a new name: Shiraz. In the warm, dry climate of Australia this noble grape, responsible for some of the grandest wines of France, produces an intense, unique expression that is distinctly Australian. The ripe grapes take on classic notes of black pepper and leather that add depth and complexity to the black cherry and plum fruits on the palate. Australian Shiraz has typically been aged in American Oak barrels which impart the wine with a distinct note of vanilla that can add to the impression of ripeness many of these wines have, but the time in barrel also allows the wines a chance to settle and reveal their rich, voluptuously styled mouthfeel.
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I have been a fan of Elderton wines for a while.
Generally I find that they have a good balance of nose, fruit, weight, and tannin.
This Shiraz in particular had a good balance of black fruit and spice. The nuances of clove and vanilla were fun, but an appropriately small part of the whole.
July 2009
it had a medium-to-deep purplish-ruby color that signaled the complexity of the wine. On the nose, I was excited by everything I found. The sweet black fruit aromas—black cherry, blackberry, blueberry—dominated, but didn’t overpower. Beyond the fruits, I smelled sweet spices—mostly licorice, cloves, and some powdered cocoa. Hiding behind all of those aromas, a light touch of vanilla and black pepper rounded out the wine. In the mouth, I was a bit taken aback by how “hot” the wine was, which I admit made me feel that the alcohol was slightly out of balance with the flavors, the acidity, read more...
May 2009
94 Points The 2005 Shiraz Nurioopta is purple/black with a brooding nose of smoke, tar, licorice, blueberry, and blackberry liqueur. Full-bodied and voluptuous, it is dense and concentrated, with gobs of spicy black fruit flavors. It will evolve for 3-5 years and drink well through 2020. The Wine Advocate
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