Elderton Shiraz 2012
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Deep garnet-purple colored and just gorgeous on the nose, with intense floral and black fruit notes plus some menthol and dusty earth nuances, the full-bodied and rich 2012 Estate Shiraz offers concentrated flavors supported by a good backbone of medium to firm, rounded tannins and refreshing acid. It finishes long. Drink now to 2024+.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
This is not just a pretty boy, fruit bomb, the 2012 Elderton Shiraz deftly combines fruit, dried leaves and sweet earth in its makeup, this is a complete wine. Could be perfect with a slow-roasted chicken in a savory wine reduction sauce. Medium to deep ruby color; dusty aroma, ripe red and black fruit in the nose; medium to full bodied, firm on the palate; dry, nice acidity, well balanced; ripe fruit and pencil lead in the flavors; medium finish. (Tasted: January 12, 2016, San Francisco, CA)
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After time spent working in Saudi Arabia, Neil and Lorraine Ashmead, moved to the Barossa in 1979, after Lorraine’s father identified a beautiful home with potential. The Ashmeads believed this would be a great place to raise their family. The homestead, in the heart of the township of Nuriootpa, was surrounded by extremely old Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon vines. At a time where demand for Australian table wine was negligible, the vineyard had become derelict. After years of no interest, the real estate agent eventually offered the Ashmeads the 72 acre vineyard as a bonus, as part of the sale of the homestead. Three years later, after restoring the vineyard, Elderton Wines was born.
The second generation, Cameron and Allister, took the reins of the business in 2003 and today work together to run Elderton Wines, with Lorraine still involved through her role on the Board. 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.