Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Elderton |
Label Name: | Fifteen Shiraz |
Vintage: | 2013 |
Country: | Australia |
Region: | Barossa Valley |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 15% |
Grape(s): | Shiraz (100%) |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 5 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
97 points — Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti‑Brown), June 2015; widely cited in reviews as a benchmark Barossa single‑block Shiraz (100% new French oak)
Tasting Note
Dense dark fruit of blackberry and plum with dark chocolate, licorice, clove, tar and raw-meat/savory nuances; massive, concentrated palate framed by firm, grainy tannins and a long earthy finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled/charred beef, barbecued ribs, roast lamb, venison, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu, Sichuan-style beef, rich Malaysian or Indian lamb curry, Peking duck.
Production Method
Hand-harvested single-block fruit, fermented in small/open fermenters, pressed and matured in 100% new French oak (French barrels) for extended aging (est. 18–24 months).
Vineyard Info
Produced by Elderton (Ashmead family). Sourced from a tiny Helbig block planted in 1915 on the Barossa’s western ridge; Elderton established as a winery in 1982.