Bold, powerful, and elegantly structured, this is a quintessential Shiraz from one of Australia’s top regions.
Aged 24 months in new French and American oak puncheons, creating a rich, harmonious balance of fruit and spice.
With concentrated fruit and a long, lingering finish, this wine will age beautifully for two decades or more.
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Description
The Elderton Command Shiraz 2021 is a remarkable example of the power and finesse that defines Barossa Valley Shiraz. Bold and structured, it offers vibrant aromas of red fruit accented by hints of spicy oak. The palate is a stunning balance of rich, velvety dark chocolate, layers of plums, and a touch of smoky spice, all backed by a subtle yet long tannin profile. Aged for 24 months in new French and American oak puncheons, the wine demonstrates excellent integration of oak with intense fruit concentration, ensuring a sophisticated, harmonious finish.
Critics have raved about the 2021 vintage, with Ken Gargett awarding it 98 points, calling it the best example of Command he’s ever tasted. The wine’s power is perfectly balanced by its elegance, making it approachable now, yet it has the structure and concentration to age gracefully for 20 years or more. The complex layers of dark fruits, chocolate, and spice, along with its cascading tannins, create a long finish that will continue to evolve in the cellar. Whether enjoyed now or in the future, the Elderton Command Shiraz 2021 promises to be an unforgettable experience.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Blackberry, Oaky, Red Fruits
Palate:Chocolate, Plum, Spice
Food Pairings:
Game
Red Meat
Description
The Elderton Command Shiraz 2021 is a remarkable example of the power and finesse that defines Barossa Valley Shiraz. Bold and structured, it offers vibrant aromas of red fruit accented by hints of spicy oak. The palate is a stunning balance of rich, velvety dark chocolate, layers of plums, and a touch of smoky spice, all backed by a subtle yet long tannin profile. Aged for 24 months in new French and American oak puncheons, the wine demonstrates excellent integration of oak with intense fruit concentration, ensuring a sophisticated, harmonious finish.
Critics have raved about the 2021 vintage, with Ken Gargett awarding it 98 points, calling it the best example of Command he’s ever tasted. The wine’s power is perfectly balanced by its elegance, making it approachable now, yet it has the structure and concentration to age gracefully for 20 years or more. The complex layers of dark fruits, chocolate, and spice, along with its cascading tannins, create a long finish that will continue to evolve in the cellar. Whether enjoyed now or in the future, the Elderton Command Shiraz 2021 promises to be an unforgettable experience.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Blackberry, Oaky, Red Fruits
Palate:
Chocolate, Plum, Spice
Food Pairings:
Game
Red Meat
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Blackberry, Oaky, Red Fruits
Chocolate, Plum, Spice
Game
Red Meat