2012 Elderton Western Ridge Grenache/ Carignan, Barossa Valley
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Drink it now to 2020+.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Advocated. 27th Feb 2014.
About this WINE
Elderton
Elderton was established in 1984 by Neil Ashmead - it is now run by Allister and Cameron Ashmead.
The winery is located on the banks of the Barossa Valley`s North Para River just outside the town of Nuriootpa. The fruit is drawn from 31 hectares of high-quality vineyards in the Barossa Valley. Aged between 40 and 102 years old, coupled with minimal irrigation, the vines produce rich, concentrated fruit showing off classic varietal flavours.
Its flagship wine is the Command Shiraz, which is made from small parcels of vines planted in 1939 and 1947. It is matured in American oak puncheons for 24 months and is one of the richest and concentrated examples of Barossa Shiraz to be found today.
Elderton released Tantalus to provide an easy drinking style of premium red at an every day drinking price. Tantalus was a figure from Greek Mythology who was punished for offending the Gods by being kept perpetually thirsty and hungry but tantalised by water and fruit he could see, but not quite reach.
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There are over 200 different grape varieties used in modern wine making (from a total of over 1000). Most lesser known blends and varieties are traditional to specific parts of the world.
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Description
Pale to medium garnet-purple in color, the 2012 Western Ridge Grenache Carignan presents aromas of kirsch, red currants and red plums intermingling with a spicy undercurrent. Medium-bodied, youthful and tightly structured by medium levels of soft tannins, it is quite pure, fresh and lively through the surprisingly elegant, long finish.
Drink it now to 2020+.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Advocated. 27th Feb 2014.
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