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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.9 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 12 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | Tasted by AD_jutant on 10/29/2023 & rated 90 points: WSET2 Course Notes; 10/22/2023-11/5/2023 (WineHouse, Los Angeles): Appearance: Deep garnet. Nose: Pronounced. Blackberry jam, stewed cherries, eucalyptus. Vanilla and oak. Some dried meat or bacon, tobacco. Palate: Dry, medium acidity and tannin, full body, and pronounced intensity. Sweet fruit and spices: blackberry confiture and black fruit compote. Medium finish. 9/18. Very good. Great wines today :) (361 views) | | Tasted by jackaroo on 3/18/2023 & rated 91 points: A wine that opens up with breathing and savoring. Particularly fine with a roast beef dinner. Bought a case and it does vary somewhat from bottle to bottle, but not by much. (446 views) | | Tasted by Giggs on 2/22/2023 & rated 88 points: Several notches below the wonderful 2016. (524 views) | | Tasted by PMJak11 on 11/5/2022 & rated 91 points: Birthday Dinner! Classic Aussie Shiraz. Bold dark fruit with hints of vanilla, spice, and oak. Huge wine! Resembles the Mollydooker The Boxer. (608 views) | | Tasted by flydcjets on 8/7/2021 & rated 90 points: Deep dark fruit aroma was noticeably, and danced on our palate. It was paired with a veggie pizza. Cheers! (536 views) | | Tasted by Siwink57 on 4/1/2021 & rated 87 points: Typical Barossa Shiraz. Not fully developed, so will wait a few years. 87/88 or 3.5 stars. (1126 views) | | Tasted by mgw2149 on 6/27/2020 & rated 93 points: Blackberry jam, plum syrup, medium bodied, lingering on the palate, dry with decent acid and we'll integrated tannins (1314 views) | | Tasted by ColinR on 6/17/2020 & rated 92 points: Crimson-black; black currant syrup, blackberries, stewed prunes, smoked meat, mint; cassis, blackberry, slightly peppery, lush, medium-full body, decent acidity, smooth tannins, lingering finish. Fruity and gulpable with hints of smoke and game. Excellent QPR. (1218 views) | | Tasted by Lord Marc on 5/3/2020 & rated 88 points: Great restaurant purchase, would order again. (1197 views) |
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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.Shiraz Varietal article (Wikipedia) | Varietal character (Appellation America)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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