Elderton
Neil Ashmead Grand Tourer Shiraz
On the nose, ruby fruits of; raspberries, black raspberries, blueberries strawberries, dark red roses, violets and candied spice. Palate fruits of lush, creamy & a touch candied; blueberries, raspberries, black raspberries, pouched strawberries, raspberries, lifting medium intensity spices, pepper, wild fragrant red florals, lighter style tannins, black licorice, crushed dry powdery rocks &. soft suede style leather. The body mouthfeel is delightful. The finish is an even mix of ripe fruits, earth & florals with nicely done acidity. Photos are of the the Elderton tasting room and vines around their tasting facility. Their new Cellar Door, within sight, will open in a few months.
On the nose, ruby fruits of; raspberries, black raspberries, blueberries strawberries, dark red roses, violets and candied spice. Palate fruits of lush, creamy & a touch candied; blueberries, raspberries, black raspberries, pouched strawberries, raspberries, lifting medium intensity spices, pepper, wild fragrant red florals, lighter style tannins, black licorice, crushed dry powdery rocks &. soft suede style leather. The body mouthfeel is delightful. The finish is an even mix of ripe fruits, earth & florals with nicely done acidity. Photos are of the the Elderton tasting room and vines around their tasting facility. Their new Cellar Door, within sight, will open in a few months.
Apr 16th, 2017A top-gear wine for car racing enthusiasts - Elderton Neil Ashmead "Grand Tourer" #Shiraz 2012, #Barossa Valley, Australia. Medium to full weight, spicy, plummy, with powdery tannins and a finish that stretches out like a Nevada highway.
A top-gear wine for car racing enthusiasts - Elderton Neil Ashmead "Grand Tourer" #Shiraz 2012, #Barossa Valley, Australia. Medium to full weight, spicy, plummy, with powdery tannins and a finish that stretches out like a Nevada highway.
Mar 1st, 2015Ripe fruits, creamy mouthfeel, full bodied with lovely acidity and rounded tannins. Not spicy for a Shiraz.
Ripe fruits, creamy mouthfeel, full bodied with lovely acidity and rounded tannins. Not spicy for a Shiraz.
Jul 15th, 2019Sommelier/Wine Director Bloodwood Sydney
Elderton's first vintage from their only biodynamic vineyard. Nice to see the changes happening within these big Aussie estates. Much more subtle and elegant than other wines tasted. Good stuff.
Elderton's first vintage from their only biodynamic vineyard. Nice to see the changes happening within these big Aussie estates. Much more subtle and elegant than other wines tasted. Good stuff.
Jan 17th, 2013