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2016 Elderton Ode To Lorraine
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2016 Elderton Ode To Lorraine
A Cabernet/Shiraz/Merlot blend was added to our portfolio from the 1992 vintage. It was a belief that through blending only the best parcels of fruit from the Elderton vineyard, a truly wondrous and complete wine could be made that showed the highlights of the three grape varieties. The decision was made from the 2002 vintage onwards for it to be renamed (from CSM) in honour of the co founder of Elderton, Lorraine Ashmead. The winemaking team at Elderton believe this is truly the hidden gem in the Elderton portfolio of premium reds.
Vineyard : Estate grown on the Nuriootpa vineyard. The fruit is sourced from Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot blocks planted between 1914 and 1985.
Grape Variety : Cabernet Sauvignon 62%; Shiraz 34%; Merlot 4%
Region : Barossa
Soil : deep alluvial silt over red and brown earths and limestone.
Color : Dark ruby
Winemaker's Comment : The Ode to Lorraine is a blend of the finest barrels of each of the Elderton Nuriootpa vineyard varietals. Each year, through meticulous work on the tasting bench, we select a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot which best reflects the nuances of each variety. The 2016 vintage is a blend of parcels, fermented in concrete open fermenters, with selected barrel ferments and press cuts, giving warm and generous fruit characters, spiciness and generous length, whilst still being a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend. Aged in French hogshead & puncheons.
Style/Palate : Rich and sophisticated. Warm and generous fruit characters, spiciness and generous length.
Aroma : Plum, cassis, dark fruits of the forest and chocolate.
Drinkable Period : 2019 - 2030
Expert Comment : It's smooth and supple, with cassis flavors and Cabernet structure just rounded out and given a fine gloss by the addition of Shiraz. This medium to full-bodied beauty should drink well for a decade or more.
Score/Award : James Hallidays 95 points
James Suckling 93 points
Wine Advocate 92 points
Food Pairing : Beef and Venison
A Cabernet/Shiraz/Merlot blend was added to our portfolio from the 1992 vintage. It was a belief that through blending only the best parcels of fruit from the Elderton vineyard, a truly wondrous and complete wine could be made that showed the highlights of the three grape varieties. The decision was made from the 2002 vintage onwards for it to be renamed (from CSM) in honour of the co founder of Elderton, Lorraine Ashmead. The winemaking team at Elderton believe this is truly the hidden gem in the Elderton portfolio of premium reds.
Vineyard : Estate grown on the Nuriootpa vineyard. The fruit is sourced from Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot blocks planted between 1914 and 1985.
Grape Variety : Cabernet Sauvignon 62%; Shiraz 34%; Merlot 4%
Region : Barossa
Soil : deep alluvial silt over red and brown earths and limestone.
Color : Dark ruby
Winemaker's Comment : The Ode to Lorraine is a blend of the finest barrels of each of the Elderton Nuriootpa vineyard varietals. Each year, through meticulous work on the tasting bench, we select a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot which best reflects the nuances of each variety. The 2016 vintage is a blend of parcels, fermented in concrete open fermenters, with selected barrel ferments and press cuts, giving warm and generous fruit characters, spiciness and generous length, whilst still being a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend. Aged in French hogshead & puncheons.
Style/Palate : Rich and sophisticated. Warm and generous fruit characters, spiciness and generous length.
Aroma : Plum, cassis, dark fruits of the forest and chocolate.
Drinkable Period : 2019 - 2030
Expert Comment : It's smooth and supple, with cassis flavors and Cabernet structure just rounded out and given a fine gloss by the addition of Shiraz. This medium to full-bodied beauty should drink well for a decade or more.
Score/Award : James Hallidays 95 points
James Suckling 93 points
Wine Advocate 92 points
Food Pairing : Beef and Venison
