2004 Elderton Command Shiraz - Museum Release

Please note: this back vintage wine has been professionally cellared in ideal conditions at Nicks for many years, and we have tasted and approved the quality of the stock offered. However, due to the age and natural bottle variation of older wines, we cannot guarantee that every bottle will be perfect and we are unable to offer refunds or replacements for bottles that may show faults or variation. Although we doubt there will be faults - please purchase with this in mind.

Elderton Command Shiraz is a single vineyard wine that has established a formidable international reputation since the first vintage in 1984. Many years later, the wine is regarded as one of the great wines of the world. The Elderton vineyard is located on the southern edge of the Nuriootpa township and planted on deep alluvial silt over red and brown earth and limestone. The majority of the rows are orientated east-west (as opposed to the more common orientation of north-south). This enables cooling breezes from the Barossa Ranges to flow through the rows of vines rather than against them. The Command block is planted out with Shiraz vines that are over 100 years old which contributes to the monumental layers of flavour and complexity.

Beautifully aged, this is rich, powerful and super silky.

Dense black dark red colour with a dark brick red hue. Intense dark plum and liquorice aromas overlaid with toasty vanillin oak are complimented by mocha, earthy leather and spice notes. Rich, super silky and highly seductive, the palate is layered with concentrated dark plum and liquorice fruits. Boasting outstanding power it has elements of toasty vanillin oak, earthy mocha, subtle leather and spice lending further complexity. Cashmere like tannins with an exceptionally long, plush and expansive conclusion.
Superb drinking over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 14.5%

Other Reviews.....
The 2004 Command Shiraz is from a lovely vintage, and the wine shows this. It has aromas of salted licorice, dark chocolate, blood plum, pomegranate, cracked peppercorn, blood and ferrous. This is a wonderful wine. It closes with licorice, graphite and wet steel as well as dried herbs. 14.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. Drink 2007-2044.
96 Points
Erin Larkin - Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate