Elderton Shiraz Single Vineyard Command 2004

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Starting at: $98^.00

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Winery:

Elderton Wines Pty

Varietal:

Syrah

Region:

Australia > South Australia > Barossa

Type:

Red Wine

Color:

Drink Dates:

Drink Now - 2021

UPC:

 

User Tags:  fresh, berry, bramble fruits, blackberry, rich, smokey, red, (tree) fruit, stone fruits, cherry 

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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.

Winemakers Notes

The 2004 Shiraz �Command� comes from a single block of 104-year-old vines. It was aged in 100% new oak. Opaque purple-colored, this Shiraz has fabulous aromatics of smoke, melted tar, licorice, espresso, game, and blueberry compote. Layered but tight, this full-bodied wine is thick, rich, and totally hedonistic. The finish lasts for 60 seconds. 98 points

INSIDER SCOOP:
Never before have we have we been able to offer you so many points for so few bucks. Elderton �Command� Shiraz, 2004 is a �must have� because:

� HALF PRICE: At $98/bottle read more...this wine costs less than 1/2 the normal entry fee for a 98 point wine: $192/bottle (R. Parker) and $214/bottle (Wine Spectator).
� AGE WORTHY: Elderton recognized by both the Wine Spectator and Robert Parker as Australia�s most age-worthy Shiraz, ahead of Penfolds' Grange. See Wine Spectator 10/15/08 article below.
� TASTY: After sampling last week, we can testify that it�s insanely tasty, reminding us of the best of Mollydooker + Torbreck!

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