Elderton 2019 Shiraz Barossa, Australia

Elderton Wines is a small, family-owned winery, situated in the heart of Australia’s Barossa Valley. The Elderton vineyards were first planted in 1894 by early German settlers and in 4979 the Ashmead family purchased the property and has since worked tirelessly to salvage and restore their treasured vineyards. Elderton shot to world acclaim after producing some of Australia’s most highly regarded Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Today, the vision of the founders shines through, and Elderton is celebrated as a major reason for the rejuvenation of the Barossa. The winery is currently helmed by the second generation of the Elderton family, brothers Cameron and Allister, with Cameron’s wife Jules Ashmead heading the winemaking team.

Estate vines range in age from 25 years old to 124 years old. Three vineyard sites, the difference in ripening from aspects of elevation, & soil types allows for the most complex Shiraz. 24 months in 2 & 3 year old American puncheons. Dark plum, chocolate, spice.