Elderton Ode to Lorraine 2008
Caveat: this was a leftover sample from
tasting in the trade so I'm not entirely sure how long it had been
open for when I got my mitts on it.
Lorraine is the mother of Elderton proprietors, the Ashmead brothers Allister and Cameron. A blend of the best portions of wine made each year: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Shiraz and a touch of Merlot (8%). Generous, fruitsome wine with hints of coffee/ mocha and Casis. Smooth, plush, more blackcurrant/ cassis in the body, a hint of spice.
Tannin is fine with supporting black pepper. Generous spice-flecked, comfortable finish. Saw another review that stated, for all this wine's quality it lacked a bit of x-factor. My own thought was similar, thinking it rather "missionary" in its positioning. Yeh it has some spice, but all up it's just too clean and comfortable. Score? 90 - Good
Source: Leftover sample from trade
Price: $50
Alcohol: 14.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: www.eldertonwines.com.au
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