Elderton Ode To Lorraine Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Merlot 2008

Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia
Natalie's Score: 90/100
Community Score: 4.5/5
Community Reviews: 3
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Product #: 976423
Wine Type: Red Wine


  		Price: $39.95
Alcohol: 14.5%
Drink: 2011-2015
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Bottle size: 750 ml

Winery: Elderton
Agent: Dionysus Wines & Spirits Ltd.
More Vintages: 2005  2004 

Tasting note:

Amazing restraint and elegance in this Aussie blend! Almost French in its character. Savoury, juicy cedar and wild blackberry notes. Incredible length.

Reviewed October 15, 2011 by

 

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Jeremy Sprott rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

A lot happening on the nose - jammy black fruit, pepper and spices, leather, cocoa, herbaceous, forest floor and maybe a little meaty. The taste carried through on the jammy black fruit and pepper/spices with some cocoa and mint in the background. Good structure, long berry finish. Suggest pairing with spice rubbed lamb (I paired it with sichuan-style lamb with cumin).
All components of this wine are in plain view; the spicy warm shiraz first; the slightly savoury Merlot second and the structured and almost strict Cabernet third; in time these components will amalgamate to form an impressive blend, supported by rich, toasty oak. Special Value. Score - 95 Source: James Halliday, winecompanion.com.au

 
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Serve this wine between 60-65 degrees Farenheit or 15-18 degrees Celsius.

 

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