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| Drinking Windows and Values |
| Drinking window: Drink between 2022 and 2030 (based on 6 user opinions) |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.7 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 11 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by sethboy23 on 10/16/2020: Always do solid (874 views) | | | Tasted by Lord Marc on 12/16/2019 & rated 89 points: This was an amazing blend, I decanted for 2hrs and it opened up nicely. Medium to Full bodied, medium tannins and the fruit is excellently balanced. I could taste the all the grapes, but none were overpowering. Will definitely add to the cellar again. (1150 views) | | | Tasted by Rabaja on 7/13/2018 & rated 94 points: Cool mineral rich aromas of red currant, fresh blackberries, beef blood iodine and a touch of salinity. A sweet attack of vibrant red berry fruit, molasses, and herbs reminding more of a straight Aussie Shiraz. The mid palate comes at you in layers of tingling red fruit then finishing with fresh red currant. A powerful and layered wine yet sophisticated and refreshing. (1632 views) | | | Tasted by Graniwinkle on 4/9/2018 & rated 90 points: Nose: spice, earth, blackberry. Taste: crisp, moderate tannin, blackberry, smoked meat, astringent, earthy. Very nice. (1637 views) | | | Tasted by chatters on 3/1/2018: Elderton masterclass with Cameron Ashmead (wine ark alexandria): Ripe blackcurrant, ripe plums, blackberry, vanilla, oak. Slight earthy spice and chocolate as well. On the palate, well, it lacks a little acidity. The fruits are concentrated and quite savoury and tannins are, surprisingly, soft. (1971 views) | | | Tasted by jrbates68@gmail.com on 10/21/2017 & rated 90 points: An excellent smooth example of Barossa Cab Sav (1181 views) | | | Tasted by Pakiwicat on 6/2/2017 & rated 94 points: Great nose and colour. Great cherry palate depth and finish. fine tannin should age well as quite balanced. (956 views) | | | Tasted by jmcmchi on 5/23/2017 & rated 90 points: While I like this, it does not appear as outstanding as some earlier vintages
Dark bramble aromas are ripe and nearly succulent
Smooth texture, soft textured tannins; layers of olive, sage bramble and blackcurrant.
Still an appealing blend, the merlot inserts enough bitter cherry to avoid the sweet fruit bomb effect (541 views) |
| By John Szabo, MS
WineAlign (11/29/2017)
(Elderton Ode To Lorraine Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz/Merlot, Barossa Valley, South Australia red) Subscribe to see review text. | By David Lawrason
WineAlign (11/28/2017)
(Elderton Ode To Lorraine Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz/Merlot, Barossa Valley, South Australia red) Subscribe to see review text. | By James Suckling
JamesSuckling.com (6/6/2017)
(Elderton Barossa Valley Ode to Lorraine, Red, Australia) Subscribe to see review text. | By Campbell Mattinson
The WINEFRONT (3/2/2017)
(Elderton Ode to Lorraine Cabernet Shiraz Merlot) Subscribe to see review text. | By James Halliday
Halliday Wine Companion (1/2/2017)
(Elderton Ode to Lorraine Barossa Valley Cabernet Shiraz Merlot) Subscribe to see review text. |
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| Elderton Producer website
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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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