Elderton Command Shiraz 2010

Elderton Command Shiraz 2010Matthew Jukes Top 100 Wines of 2014 The Elderton Command Shiraz has established an enviable reputation since the first vintage in 1984. It is truly one of Australias best and most highly regarded icon wines. The 2010 vintage is the 25th release of this wine since 1984 the wine was not made in 1989 and 1991. Fruit comes from the Command block which was planted in 1984 and is one of the most special vineyards in Australia. The Command block and its

The vineyard is planted to Cabernet Sauvignon

"More careful fruit thinning and placement of fruit allow optimum even ripeness

Top Producers: Fontanafredda

A full flavoured Australian style Shiraz made from older vine

A gorgeous Riesling

with crisp red fruit character and a dried herb/garrigue complexity

Alfio Cavallotto explained to me that before the creation of the Langhe DOC

It is fermented cool in stainless steel tanks with minimal winemaking influence to highlight the fruit definition and quality attained in the vineyard

Roero Riserva DOCG must age in oak for at least 6 months with a total age time of 32 months before being released

seductive palate

"  Andrew Graham

Robin migrated to Australia in late 2015