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Red
1996 Elderton Shiraz Single Vineyard Command
Shiraz
- Australia
- South Australia
- Barossa
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Community Tasting Notes 29
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wine247365 Likes this wine: 94 points
July 15, 2022 - Uncorked 90 minutes before drinking without food. Threw off moderate sediment. Medium strength aromas and intriguing notes of old splintered cedar, raspberry, toffee, coffee, dust, root beer, and graphite. On the palate, it’s full-bodied with an unctuous, glycerin texture riding on mostly resolved tannins to a slightly drying 20 second+ finish. Could probably last another 5-10 yrs so will definitely wait to drink my other 2 bottles. Recommend drinking at cooler temps and with some grilled meats or cheeses.
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Jeff Jacob wrote:
June 8, 2021 - Friggin awesome. Could even stand a few more years
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Meeshka Likes this wine: 92 points
January 23, 2021 - This bottle had crystals on the cork, and wine bled almost to the top of the cork, but did not affect the taste. After about nearly 2 hours decanting, it was quite lovely. The bouquet was reminiscent of that empty glass scent that we always enjoy...perfumy and nicely balanced. Soft finish, complicated flavors, and still showing lots of life.
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rgawlowski Likes this wine: 94 points
January 13, 2021 - Excellent and still has some life; deep ruby color, good clarity, lively fruit; same excellent balance.
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rexmerlot wrote: 95 points
December 2, 2020 - Dark ruby red in color, with some bricking showing on sides. Notes of pepper, red fruit, leather, and spices. Dry, med body, med acidity, smooth tannins. This wine could go for many more years but drinking very well right now. This is a very elegant wine and could go head to head with any old world wine.
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By Stephen Tanzer
July/August 2001, IWC Issue #97 (link)(Elderton Shiraz Command Barossa Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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By James Halliday
6/30/2000 (link)(Elderton Command Single Vineyard Barossa Shiraz) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
9/21/2009 (link) 92 points(Elderton Shiraz Single Vineyard Command) Group's #1 (my #3) – 17 pts; 4 1st place votes, 3 2nd place votes, 2 thirds, 0 last places – dark red violet color with pale meniscus; blackberry, berry, sage, sweet green herbs nose; big, tightish, blackberry, berry, sweet green herb palate; long finish 92+ pts.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1996
- Type Red
- Producer Elderton
- Varietal Shiraz
- Designation Single Vineyard
- Vineyard Command
- Country Australia
- Region South Australia
- SubRegion Barossa
- Appellation Barossa
- UPC Code 9314663205070
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 1 (0%)
- In Cellars 299 (54%)
- Consumed 252 (46%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerElderton
- VarietyShiraz
- DesignationSingle Vineyard
- CountryAustralia
- RegionSouth Australia
- SubRegionBarossa
- AppellationBarossa
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