Elderton Command Single Vineyard Shiraz 2019 750ml

"Over the four decades that we have farmed this block of 1894-planted Shiraz, we have seen wet and dry seasons, cool and hot years, big winds and hail. But until 2019 we had never experienced catastrophic frost... yields were around 80% lower than what we would normally expect. Whilst not a lot of wine was made in 2019, we are immensely proud of how the vineyard was able to recompose itself and produce such a fine wine from a tough start to the year. On the nose, lifted spiced plum with hints of roasted coffee bean. The palate has spiced summer pudding brooding with cloves and an undertone of graphite. Silken layers of tannin carry the fruit to a long and seamless finish. Matured in 24 months in new French and American oak puncheons. Drink now or cellar confidently for 15 - 20 years from vintage." - Elderton 96 Points Estate-grown shiraz planted circa 1894, aged for 24 months in new French and American oak puncheons. Rich and commanding as always, with intense dark plum, blackberry and black cherry fruits, fruitcake spice, black strap liquorice, high-cocoa dark chocolate, cedar and roasting meats. Full bodied and pure with superb fruit depth, superfine gypsum-like tannins and a concentrated and balanced finish that lingers admirably. - Dave Brookes Published 16 August 2022