Elderton Ode To Lorraine 2009
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
A blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Shiraz and 9% Merlot, the 2009 Ode to Lorraine has a deep garnet-purple color and aromas of warm cassis, mulberries and anise with touches of prunes, Ceylon tea and tobacco. Full-bodied and voluptuous in the mouth, it has a moderate level of velvety tannins and enlivening acidity, finishing with persistent savory notes.
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Dark and spicy, with a distinct black pepper edge to the ripe blueberry, pomegranate and plum fruit, coming together smoothly on the refined, balanced finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
An Old World spin from a New World source, the 2009 Ode to Lorraine dances to the tune to elegance and style. Perfect for the fine food service and a wine that I would serves who enjoy style over power. Medium garnet color; complex aromas of red fruit, dried leaves and sweet earth; medium bodied, neatly textured on the palate, elegant and stately; dry, fine acidity, well balanced; savory, ripe fruit flavors; medium finish, subtle aftertaste. Drinking famously now. (Tasted: November 2, 2015, San Francisco, CA)
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After time spent working in Saudi Arabia, Neil and Lorraine Ashmead, moved to the Barossa in 1979, after Lorraine’s father identified a beautiful home with potential. The Ashmeads believed this would be a great place to raise their family. The homestead, in the heart of the township of Nuriootpa, was surrounded by extremely old Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon vines. At a time where demand for Australian table wine was negligible, the vineyard had become derelict. After years of no interest, the real estate agent eventually offered the Ashmeads the 72 acre vineyard as a bonus, as part of the sale of the homestead. Three years later, after restoring the vineyard, Elderton Wines was born.
The second generation, Cameron and Allister, took the reins of the business in 2003 and today work together to run Elderton Wines, with Lorraine still involved through her role on the Board. Cameron and Allister believe very strongly in continuing the traditions that began a generation earlier, on the Nuriootpa vineyard. Wanting to take the family company to the next level, they together devised a plan to buy great vineyards in other significant sub appellations of the Barossa. Through using sustainable practices, the hope is that the next generation of the Ashmead family have a lot to work with when they are at the helm.