Elderton Fifteen Shiraz 2013

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Elderton
Label Name:
 
Fifteen Shiraz
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Barossa Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz (100%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
97 points — Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti‑Brown), June 2015; widely cited in reviews as a benchmark Barossa single‑block Shiraz (100% new French oak)

Tasting Note
Dense dark fruit of blackberry and plum with dark chocolate, licorice, clove, tar and raw-meat/savory nuances; massive, concentrated palate framed by firm, grainy tannins and a long earthy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled/charred beef, barbecued ribs, roast lamb, venison, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu, Sichuan-style beef, rich Malaysian or Indian lamb curry, Peking duck.

Production Method
Hand-harvested single-block fruit, fermented in small/open fermenters, pressed and matured in 100% new French oak (French barrels) for extended aging (est. 18–24 months).

Vineyard Info
Produced by Elderton (Ashmead family). Sourced from a tiny Helbig block planted in 1915 on the Barossa’s western ridge; Elderton established as a winery in 1982.