ELDERTON ODE TO LORRAINE

Elderton Ode to Lorraine

Powerful yet elegant. Vibrant deep crimson. Brooding red and dark fruits with notes of bay leaf. Vibrant cassis with sweet spices of cinnamon and clove and hints of rich dark chocolate. The tannins are fine and long, balanced with sweet fruit, they dance in unison on the palate.

VARIETIES: Cabernet Sauvignon 51%, Shiraz 45%, Merlot 4%, vines aged 4 – 127 years old
REGION: Barossa Valley | 100% estate grown, Nuriootpa
AGEING: French puncheons, new and seasoned, 20 months
GUARDING POTENTIAL: Drink now or cellar confidently for 15+ years
SERVE: Serve at 16ºC – 18ºC
FITS TO: Rustic Meatloaf, Stuffed Pork Tenderloin, Anchovy-Butter Roasted Chicken

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Ode to Lorraine | Range | Elderton Wines

The winemaking team at Elderton believe this is truly the hidden gem in the Elderton portfolio of premium reds. A Cabernet/Shiraz/Merlot blend was added to our portfolio from the 1992 vintage. It was a belief that through blending only the best parcels of fruit from the Elderton vineyard, a truly wondrous and complete wine could be made that showed the highlights of the three grape varieties.

The decision was made from the 2002 vintage onwards for the wine to be renamed (from CSM) in honour of co-founder of Elderton Wines, Lorraine Ashmead. This wine is dedicated to a woman who is greatly admired in the Barossa for her passion, dedication and commitment to not only Elderton, but to all the wonders that make our beautiful valley so special.