Halliday Wine Companion latest reviews
Thursday, 8 August 2019 saw the release of the 2020 Halliday Wine Companion – a much anticipated day in the Australian wine calendar. We are pleased to share with you some great results for Elderton!
Elderton has again been awarded five red stars by Halliday Wine Companion, signifying Elderton is an “Outstanding winery regularly producing wines of
exemplary quality and typicity.”
Following are scores and reviews our wines received. Many of the wines are yet to be released – something to look forward to!
2016 COMMAND SHIRAZ
97 points, features in 2020 Shiraz Varietal Winners list
Available March 2020
Wears its heart on its sleeve, but there’s no shame in that when it has a proud record of success for its opulent purple and black fruits and deft oak handling.
James Halliday
Halliday Wine Companion 2020
2017 ASHMEAD CABERNET SAUVIGNON
95 points
Available March 2020
Full-bodied, rich and opulent, with new oak very much in evidence from start to finish. Unexpectedly, it is on the aftertaste that the fruit breaks free from the yoke of the oak.
James Halliday
Halliday Wine Companion 2020
2016 ODE TO LORRAINE
95 points
Available soon
Sophisticated winemaking weaves the three varieties into a medium-bodied palate perfectly framed by oak and fine, ripe tannins. On an equilibrium right now, which it will, of course, hold for years to come.
James Halliday
Halliday Wine Companion 2020
2018 WESTERN RIDGE GRENACHE CARIGNAN
95 points
Available soon
A wolf in sheep’s clothing, it is at once savoury and fruity, the mouthfeel that of the grapes ex very old vines, an intangible thing.
James Halliday
Halliday Wine Companion 2020
2017 NEIL ASHMEAD GRAND TOURER SHIRAZ
94 points
Available soon
Deep colour; an expressive bouquet of plum and diverse black fruits, the medium to full-bodied
palate following in the centre of the road, adding a veneer of spicy/savoury notes largely ex oak. A long life ahead.James Halliday
Halliday Wine Companion 2020
2018 EDEN VALLEY RIESLING
92 points
A slightly softer expression from this vintage, but absolutely true to type. Lemon butter, lime zest and white flower aromas, and then sweet citrus and apple flavours with typically slatey acidity on the finish. To drink now or cellar is your choice.
Halliday Wine Companion 2020
2016 BAROSSA CABERNET SAUVIGNON
91 points
As ever, a well constructed wine allowing the inherently generous nature of Barossa cabernet to strut its stuff … overall drinkability factor is high.
Halliday Wine Companion 2020
