TASTING NOTES FOR Elderton Elite Single Vineyard Ashmead Cabernet Sauvignon Barossa Valley South Australia 2015

🍷 Appearance
Deep crimson with a dark, inky core—matured intensity with excellent depth and concentration.

👃 Aromas
Complex and beautifully evolved, showing cassis, blackcurrant and blackberry layered with dark chocolate, cedar and graphite. Secondary notes of tobacco leaf, dried herbs and subtle spice add maturity and sophistication.

👅 Palate
Full-bodied and powerful yet refined. Rich black fruits—blackcurrant, plum and blackberry—are supported by cocoa, spice and savoury notes. The wine shows impressive balance, with seamless oak integration and classic Barossa Cabernet structure.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Silky but firm tannins provide structure and longevity. The finish is long, layered and persistent, with lingering dark fruit, cedar, chocolate and savoury complexity.

🍇 Overall Style
A flagship Barossa Cabernet from old vines planted in the 1940s—rich, structured and built for long-term cellaring. With age, it shows increased complexity while retaining power and precision.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with premium beef, roast lamb, venison or rich slow-cooked dishes. Also outstanding with aged cheeses and hearty, flavour-driven meals.

🍷 BBD Verdict
This is serious, cellar-worthy Barossa Cabernet—layered, powerful and beautifully evolved. A premium addition to top-end dozens or collector selections, delivering depth, pedigree and long-term reward.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen