97 points James Halliday (Wine Companion): "From a vineyard planted in 1894, picked in five small parcels over 4 weeks; part fermented in open fermenters, part concluding its fermentation in new American and French puncheons. Command indeed; elegant, but brooking no argument, the X-factor of the fruit at once obvious, yet undefinable; certain it is that its balance and depth are beyond approach, the oak and tannins seamlessly stitched through the fruit and length of the palate. Alcohol 14.5%. Drink By: 2050. Date Tasted: 15 Feb 2015. (8/2/16)"
95-97+ points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate): "Soon to be bottled! Sourced from 120-year-old vines, the medium garnet-colored 2012 Command Shiraz sports a very expressive nose replete with dried mulberries, potpourri, dusty earth, Chinese five spice and Szechuan pepper. Big and bold but not at all heavy, this soon-to-be-bottled Shiraz is drinking beautifully, offering tons of fruit with a very spicy and earthy character and firm, velvety tannins. It finishes long. Drink: 2018-2029. (Jun 2015)"
93 points Wine Spectator: "Restrained and elegant, with polished plum, blueberry and violet notes, accented by wild raspberry, anise and toffee. The elements all come together with refined, supple tannins and a long, persistent finish. Drink now through 2030. 200 cases imported. (7/31/16)"
95-97+ points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate): "Soon to be bottled! Sourced from 120-year-old vines, the medium garnet-colored 2012 Command Shiraz sports a very expressive nose replete with dried mulberries, potpourri, dusty earth, Chinese five spice and Szechuan pepper. Big and bold but not at all heavy, this soon-to-be-bottled Shiraz is drinking beautifully, offering tons of fruit with a very spicy and earthy character and firm, velvety tannins. It finishes long. Drink: 2018-2029. (Jun 2015)"
93 points Wine Spectator: "Restrained and elegant, with polished plum, blueberry and violet notes, accented by wild raspberry, anise and toffee. The elements all come together with refined, supple tannins and a long, persistent finish. Drink now through 2030. 200 cases imported. (7/31/16)"
| Product SKU | 701631 |
| Producer | Elderton |
| Country | Australia |
| Varietal | Syrah/Shiraz |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.5% |
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