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| Drinking Windows and Values |
| Drinking window: Drink between 2022 and 2030 (based on 100 user opinions) |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.3 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 6 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by angelcyn on 12/28/2023: Second bottle, no change from the first, as before a confection and not a good one, very poor for a winery with such a reputation, third bottle has gone to a 'good home' someone who alleges to like this style, we shall see! (114 views) | | | Tasted by angelcyn on 2/14/2023: Not a great example of the best Aussie Shiraz, to jammy to acidic a confection rather than a wine, some may love this, not me sadly. (193 views) | | | Tasted by mfimiani47 on 10/2/2022 & rated 92 points: Right in between primary and tertiary notes, I really enjoyed this wine. Best bottle of it that I’ve had for sure and the only time I regret not having bought more. This is a powerful wine with great balance. You get the ripeness of the merlot with the pepper and lift of the shiraz. The cab helps to maintain the structure. (250 views) | | | Tasted by MS86 on 5/11/2021 & rated 90 points: Nice story, this wine is dedicated to Lorraine Ashmead, co-founder of Elderton Wines. Big and oaky CS and Shiraz blend. Deep ruby red in the glass.
Nose is expressive right out of the bottle. Smoked meat, pepper and dark chocolate with a core of jammy black fruit.
Palate is full with firm, astringent tannins, high acidity and pronounced alcohol.
Flavours are again oak dominant with menthol, leather and chocolate taking centre stage.
Medium finish.
I think this will improve. Drink 2023-2031. (560 views) | | | Tasted by tplskylrk on 2/23/2021: Kfrench nailed for me, nothing to about the experience. Same. Sadly, this used to be a real meaty homey wine. Not too fined, earthy, very little touch to the grapes. Not this candidfied crap. This feels more like Ode to the Machines & Process & Scientists. CAUTION:No actual winemakers were hurt during this process. Sadly i bought this in Vietnam and paid a ridiculous high prem. (695 views) | | | Tasted by kfrench150 on 1/16/2021 & rated 89 points: Full dark, black cherry colour. Gobs of sweet fruit on the nose. Lush, candied raspberry, blackberry, black currant, cocoa and charred eucalyptus aromas. Very full bodied, hugely extracted and tonnes of glycerine! Sweet black and red fruits dominate the palate and that's about all you can taste. The alcohol feels high and barely concealed by the fruit. But the acidity is surprisingly on the high side as well that sort of balances it all out. Perhaps added tartaric acid? Fine tannins. Long, mouth coating, sweet finish. Not at all subtle - more of a punch you in the face wine. Adult candy wine. Not my style. (612 views) |
| By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, The Barossa: An Ascent to Higher Quality (Dec 2021) (12/1/2021)
(Elderton Wines Ode To Lorraine Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By James Suckling
JamesSuckling.com (5/30/2019)
(Elderton Barossa Valley Ode to Lorraine, Red, Australia) Subscribe to see review text. | By James Halliday
Halliday Wine Companion (1/14/2019)
(Elderton Ode To Lorraine Barossa Valley Cabernet Shiraz Merlot) Subscribe to see review text. |
NOTE: Scores and reviews are the property of Vinous and JamesSuckling.com and Halliday Wine Companion. (manage subscription channels) |
| Elderton Producer website
U.S. Importer (Addt'l Info)
Source: VinConnect (VinConnect.com)
Elderton Wines is a small, family owned and operated winery, situated in Nuriootpa, in the heart of the Barossa Valley.
Elderton was the name given to a vineyard that was first planted on the banks of the North Para River in Nuriootpa in 1894 by early German settlers, the Scholz family. In 1916, it was purchased by Samuel Elderton Tolley who built himself a sprawling homestead on the Estate and sold the fruit to his family’s winery. It was run successfully for many years, but became derelict in the early years of the vine pull (circa 1975).
“If you buy the house, I will give you the surrounding 72 acres of old vines for nothing”. This was the proposal offered to Lorraine and Neil Ashmead in 1979. The rambling old homestead looked ideal for a growing family and the Ashmead’s worked tirelessly to salvage and restore a phenomenal treasure of a vineyard. In 1982 the first wine was made under the Elderton Label. Tough times prevailed, but ultimately the vision of the founders shone through and Elderton is today celebrated as a major reason for the rejuvenation of the Barossa.
In 1993, Elderton shot to Australian national prominence after winning the Jimmy Watson Trophy. International success ensued, including the World’s Best Shiraz Trophy at the 2000 London International Wine & Spirits Competition. Media accolades have also been extensive, including: five star winery rating from James Halliday in his 2016 Wine Companion book (as well as the six previous editions); wines named in Matthew Jukes Top 100 Best Wines in Australia in 2014, 2011 and 2009; and being named in the Top 100 Wineries in the World, Wine & Spirits Magazine 2005.
The wines of the Elderton Nuriootpa vineyard are enjoyed globally for their richness, vibrancy and uniqueness. They are celebrated for being traditional examples of the best of the Barossa.
The second generation took the reins of the business in 2003. Brothers Cameron and Allister believe very strongly in continuing the traditions that began a generation earlier, on the Nuriootpa vineyard. Wanting to take the family company to the next level, they together devised a plan to buy great vineyards in other significant sub appellations of the Barossa.
Through using sustainable practices, the hope is that the next generation of the Ashmead family have a lot to work with when they are at the helm. In 2007 a great little vineyard in the Eden Valley was purchased and this was followed in 2010 by the purchase of a vineyard on the northeast corner of Greenock. The intention of making wines from these exceptional vineyard sites is to celebrate the differing terroirs of the Barossa and showcase the absolute best that the Barossa has to offer.Red Blend.Australia Wine Australia (Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation) | Australian Wines (Wikipedia)South Australia South Australian Wine Industry Association | South Australian Wines (Wikipedia)Barossa Barossa Wine (South Australian Tourism Commission)Barossa Barossa Wine (Barossa Wine & Tourism ) |
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