Elderton Estate Shiraz Barossa Valley 2021

100 % Shiraz Estate grown, 50% Craneford-, 35% Greenock, 15% Nuriootpa-Vineyard und somit aus unterschiedlichen Teilen von Barossa; bis zu 127 Jahre alte Reben; vergoren, Malolaktik und ausgebaut in französischen und amerikanischen Eichen-Puncheons für 24 Monate; ein kleiner Anteil neuer Fässer; 14,8 % vol;

- Notizen des Weinguts: „Full bodied, rich, classic; A vibrant dark purple; Red liquorice and a hint of spiced plums; Vibrant red fruits and gamey depth with a touch of spicy cloves leading to a seamless finish. Juicy long tannins laced with vibrant red berry sweetness and oak spice.“

- 94 Punkte DECANTER, Sarah Ahmed (02/2024): „This veritable kaleidoscope of aromas and flavours hails from Elderton’s Eden Valley, Greenock and Nuriootpa vineyards. Soaring Eden Valley black pepper and florals charm from the get-go, with red liquorice, star anise, clove, dried herbs and a lick of espresso chiming in on the palate. Lively acidity teases out the fresh-picked, palate-staining blueberry and blackberry fruit. A fine fretwork of mineral tannins embeds the flavours. GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY. 2024-2033“

- 94 Winepilot: „This is one of the best examples of this wine I have tasted. It’s so soft and supple, with flavours that are both exotic and substantial. Brings together fruit from the Greenock area providing punch and tannin, while that from the Nuriootpa vineyards adds a sweet, lush fruit component. It all comes together with a mix of new and used French and American oak. Medium bodied and thoroughly delicious.“

- 94 Punkte Natalie MacLean: "Elderton 2021 Shiraz is produced from estate grown grapes sourced from Elderton's Eden Valley, Greenock and Nuriootpa vineyards, from vines between 15 and 100 years of age. Fragrant with pink and blue florals, dark cherry, blackberry, blueberry, dried herb, anise, baking and pepper spice flavours with a kiss of espresso and dark chocolate on the finish, this is an intensely vibrant and gorgeous Barossa Valley red framed by fine and structured juicy tannins. AMAZING VALUE at $25, enjoy it through 2033."

- 93 Punkte und „Special Value“, Halliday Wine Companion, James Halliday (10/2024): „From estate vines aged two to 127 years, picked between 23 February and 9 April. Matured for 24 months in used American (dominant) and French puncheons. In the big, bold and luscious style that is the indelible mark of Elderton. 2024-2041."

- Tipp JoS, verkostet im Mai 2025: „Herrliche, saftige Frucht, mit Aromen von schwarzen Kirschen, Blaubeeren, Schwarzbeeren, reife, saftige Pflaumen, eine attraktive Espressonote, ein wenig schwarzer Pfeffer, etwas Vanille, samtige Tannine, mittlere+ Säure, vielschichtig, mit toller Textur, langer Abgang, im positiven Sinne eingängig, versprüht Lebensfreude, hat Power und Druck, das Feuer gut dosiert und auf der trinkigen Seite; hat eine gewisse Frische und auch Struktur; legt mit Lufteinfluß zu; Zalto Bordeaux Glas; bitte dekantieren; 94 Punkte.“

- 92 Punkte JAMES SUCKLING: " Full-bodied classicism. Archetypal Barossan shiraz, hitting all the marks: power, polished oak, florals, very ripe darker to bluer fruit tones and a lick of heat across a sumptuous finish. What's not to like? Drink or hold. Screw cap.“