'Black Springs' Reserve Shiraz

96 Points - James Halliday, 95pts Parker & 94 pts Stelzer Sold Out

“Black Springs” Reserve Shiraz 2004

Our first release of the Glen Eldon “Black Springs” Reserve Shiraz 2004 is the calumniation of over 16 years thirst for knowledge. From my days understanding the different “blocks” that created the St Hallett Old Block and the privilege working with the Elderton Command vineyard, I knew Glen Eldon would one day release an exceptional old vine Shiraz. Please enjoy Richard Sheedy.

Viticulture

Created from a single block of over 100 year old vines, in the lofty ranges of Eden Valley, the “Black Springs” Shiraz was planted by the pioneers of the Australian wine industry. Today the vineyard survives on rain fall, hand nurturing in the form of pruning and harvesting and lots of gentle words……..

Winemaking

In the winery the fruit is sorted, destemed and fermented in 300 litre hogsheads with the head removed. Each ferment is tendered to by hand - with plunging of the skins into the fermenting juice twice a day and basket pressing after 7 days on skins. The wine is then racked into new French and American hogsheads for 12 months and racked again into 2-3 year old hogsheads for another 3 years maturation. This time allows the wine to mature naturally with out imparting further oak flavour, allowing the ripe fruit flavours to shine through.

The wine has intense dark chocolate and plum aromas, while these components carry through to the palate added mocha; spice and pepper fill the mouth. Velvety tannins and lush rich fruit combine to deliver structure and balance offering enjoyment now and over the next 6-8 years.

Only 120 dozen produced for the World.

Foods

A rare treat of a wine, a ripe blue cheese or soft brie will suffice!