2021 Command Shiraz 6L

Limited Release 

The second generation of Ashmead family, and Elderton Co-Managing Directors, Allister and Cameron, as the current custodians of a rare piece of Barossa Valley viticultural heritage, continue their parents’ aspirations and expectations to produce a great wine of the world. 

The Command is truly an expression of place, and one of which the family intends to preserve for generations to come.

Spanning from the North Para River on the western side of our Command vineyard to Cellar Door at the eastern end, we see a gradual increase in clay content which corresponds with a decrease in vigour over the vineyard. For this reason we harvest the Command fruit over several picks, aiming to achieve the perfect balance in each pick.
We ferment these parcels separately in open cement vats for 7-14 days and the wines go straight to oak where they undergo malolactic fermentation and further maturation before carefully selecting which barrels will make the final blend.

Alcohol: 14.9%

Aroma: Vibrant red fruit with hints of spicy oak

Appearance:

Taste: A tightrope of red fruits balanced with vibrant wooded spices and the richness of nuanced dark chocolate. The tannin profile which is so typical of our Command is subtle yet long, there’s a depth of tannin which speaks to our old vines nestled here in Nuriootpa.

Mouthfeel: Bold, structured, rich, powerful and elegant

Ageing Process: 24 months in new French and American oak puncheons

Serving Suggestion:

Drink now or cellar confidently for 15 - 20 years from vintage