Elderton Neil Ashmead Grand Tourer Shiraz 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Elderton
Label Name:
 
Neil Ashmead Grand Tourer Shiraz
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Barossa Valley, South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.9%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
2022 vintage: James Halliday/Dave Brookes ~94 points; Falstaff 90 points; multiple retailer notes mention 14 months French oak maturation and strong reviews

Tasting Note
Dense black and blue fruits (blackberry, blueberry, dark cherry) with dark chocolate, spice, vanilla and subtle savoury/olive notes; creamy mid‑palate, powdery tannins and a long, spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled/charred ribeye, roast lamb, braised beef cheeks, aged cheddar; Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu, Sichuan beef, lamb satay, Malaysian rendang.

Production Method
Handpicked, open ferment (concrete/open tanks) with some whole‑bunch; pressed to French oak puncheons (c.45% new) and matured ~14 months on lees.

Vineyard Info
Elderton, family-owned Barossa estate founded by Neil & Lorraine Ashmead (late 1970s); estate fruit from Nuriootpa and Greenock vineyards. Run today by the Ashmead second generation.