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    2004 Elderton "Command" Shiraz
  NURIOOTPA, BAROSSA VALLEY/SOUTH AUSTRALIA
 
 
 
   
 
Publication:   Wine Spectator (Oct 2009)
Title:   Wine Spectator - 2004 Elderton Shiraz Barossa Command
Comment: (WS, Oct.15, 2009 Issue) Supple, silky and appealing for its cherry pie, cherry jam and dusky spice aromas and flavors, showing enough transparency to hint at licorice and coffee around the edges. Lingers impressively on the polished, harmonious finish. A lithe, focused, ageable red. Drink now through 2016. 94pts
Author: Harvey Steiman


Publication:   Robert Parker The Wine Advocate (Issue 173 (Oct 2007))
Title:   Australia, Still Hot 2004 Elderton "Command" Shiraz 98pts
Comment: The 2004 Shiraz “Command” comes from a single block of 104-year-old vines. It was aged in 100% new oak puncheons (400 liter barrels). Opaque purple-colored, this Shiraz has fabulous aromatics of smoke, melted tar, licorice, espresso, game, and blueberry compote. Layered but tight, this full-bodied wine is thick, rich, and totally hedonistic. The finish lasts for 60 seconds. However, be warned. This monumental Shiraz needs 10-15 years to fully unfold. It will provide pleasure through 2035.
Author: Jay Miller


Publication:   Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar (Sep/Oct 07)
Title:   Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar - 2004 Elderton Command Shiraz
Comment: Dark purple. Bright red and dark berry scents display impressive focus and clarity, with subtle baking spice and vanilla notes adding complexity. Very fresh-in fact almost painfully young-with nervy raspberry and cherry flavors supported by silky tannins and a jolt of acidity on the back. This opened up a bit with air, but really should be cellared for at least another five years. 92(+?) points
Author: Josh Raynolds


Publication:   Wine Enthusiast (11/1/2007)
Title:   Wine Enthusiast Magazine - 2004 Elderton Command Shiraz
Comment: The current release, 2003, is an excellent wine, but this vintage kicks it up a notch. It’s brighter, fresher and more vibrant than its amply endowed precursor, bursting with peppery raspberries. Creamy and rich, yet wonderfully balanced, and while you could drink it now, it will also cellar well for 10-plus years. - J.C. (11/1/2007) - 95 points


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