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Elderton Shiraz 2017 Wine Review

Elderton Shiraz 2017

Elderton Shiraz 2017

Barossa, South Australia, Australia

Community Score:93/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $24.95

Drink: 2020-2026

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Elderton

Agent: Dionysus Wines & Spirits Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 93/100

This is a smoky, full-bodied 100% Shiraz from the Ashmead Family Vineyards in the Barossa Valley sourced from vines that ar3e between 15 to 100 years old. Intense with dark plum, blackberry, smoky vanilla and toasty oak spice flavours on the palate. Pair it with smoky ribs from the grill.

Shiraz food pairings: BBQ meats, hearty meat meals, aged cheddar, grilled lamb.

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This Elderton Shiraz 2017 was reviewed on April 15, 2020 by Natalie MacLean

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Elderton 2017 Shiraz is produced from estate-grown newer and old vines Shiraz between 15 and 100 years of age. Full-bodied with a juicy mouthful of dark plum, berry, savoury herbs, baking and pepper spice flavours smoky finishing long, silky and satisfying on the palate. Pair with roast leg of lamb. - Community Wine Reviews

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