2024 Ashmead Family Reserve Shiraz

Elderton has a proud legacy of crafting exceptional Shiraz, with a deep-rooted commitment to quality. In outstanding vintages, we reserve a small parcel of wine for limited release under our prestigious Family Reserve label. Following the success of our second Family Reserve in 2021, we are pleased to present this release, sourced from a select block of our historic 1894-planted Shiraz vineyard in Nuriootpa. This particular section, located near the North Para River, consistently displays the classic characteristics of Barossa Valley Shiraz.
The 2024 vintage offered ideal conditions, allowing our winemaking team to produce rich, expressive Shiraz with ease. The 2024 Ashmead Family Reserve is a quintessential expression of Barossa Valley Shiraz, showcasing concentrated fruit, power and finesse.

Situated alongside the North Para River, this block is predominantly comprised of unirrigated old vines rooted in alluvial river silt over layers of brown and red clay. These resilient old vines have adapted to seasonal variation over time, consistently delivering wines of exceptional quality and a distinctive style - marked by deep, structured tannins and powerful palate weight.
Handpicked, the destemmed fruit spent 10 days on skins before pressing to new American oak for malolactic fermentation and then barrel maturation. This blend is the result of barrel selection to ensure the final blend has the power of flavour coupled with the right balance to create this special release. Whilst delicious in youth, the balance in this wine will reward careful cellaring.
- Jules Ashmead & Brock Harrison

Alcohol: 14.5%

Aroma: Spiced plums, and toasty vanilla bean

Appearance: Vibrant purple

Taste: Juicy compote of red berries and plummy fruit with a creamy backbone and long depth of fruit laced with tannin and a waft of dark chocolate to finish

Mouthfeel: Poised, flavoursome and delicious

Ageing Process: New American oak puncheons