{"product_id":"1996-elderton-command-single-vineyard-shiraz-750ml","title":"1996 Elderton Command Single Vineyard Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1996 Elderton Command Single Vineyard Shiraz 750ml is one of Australia's most iconic collectible Shiraz wines. Produced exclusively from Elderton's historic Command Vineyard in Nuriootpa, home to ungrafted vines planted in 1894, this flagship release has earned worldwide recognition for its extraordinary concentration, longevity and unmistakable Barossa character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1996 vintage is widely regarded as one of the greatest in the wine's history, famously winning \u003cstrong\u003eBest Shiraz in the World\u003c\/strong\u003e at the London International Wine \u0026amp; Spirit Competition. Now approaching three decades of age, it remains a benchmark mature Barossa Shiraz, combining remarkable depth with silky texture and exceptional complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outstanding 1996 Barossa Valley vintage produced fruit of exceptional concentration, structure and balance. Sourced entirely from Elderton's renowned Command Vineyard—planted in 1894 with some of Australia's oldest surviving Shiraz vines—the low-yielding vineyard delivered intensely flavoured fruit capable of decades of graceful evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing traditional open fermentation, the wine matured for approximately three years in American oak before receiving additional bottle maturation prior to release. This extended élevage created a richly layered Shiraz with beautifully integrated oak, fine-grained tannins and remarkable ageing potential, hallmarks that have defined Command Shiraz for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElderton Wines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommand Single Vineyard Shiraz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1996\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarossa Valley, South Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubregion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNuriootpa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAustralia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Shiraz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCork\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Vineyard Barossa Shiraz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCellaring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrink Now\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced from ungrafted vines planted in 1894\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidely regarded as one of the greatest Command vintages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinner of Best Shiraz in the World at the London International Wine \u0026amp; Spirit Competition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended maturation in American oak before release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of Australia's most collectible and age-worthy Shiraz wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding mature Barossa Valley single-vineyard expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep garnet with a mature brick rim, retaining impressive colour and vitality for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplex aromas of ripe plum, blackberry, liquorice, dark chocolate and mocha intertwine with cedar, smoky oak, vanilla, leather and savoury spice, developing remarkable tertiary complexity with time in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich, concentrated and beautifully integrated, offering layers of blackberry, plum compote, dark chocolate, espresso and liquorice supported by silky mature tannins and finely balanced oak. Despite its power, the wine remains elegant, harmonious and remarkably fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExceptionally long and persistent, finishing with lingering dark fruit, cedar, mocha, spice and refined mature tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1996 Elderton Command Single Vineyard Shiraz pairs beautifully with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry-aged ribeye steak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-roasted lamb shoulder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraised beef cheeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison with juniper sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature cheddar or aged Gouda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17–18°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow fully mature, the 1996 Command Shiraz is drinking beautifully, displaying exceptional tertiary complexity while retaining impressive fruit intensity. Well-stored bottles will continue to provide enjoyment for years, although the wine is firmly within its optimal drinking window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended drinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Now–2032\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCritic Scores \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRobert Parker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e93 Points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Built for 15–20 years of cellaring.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Robert Parker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Private Collector","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52358542033198,"sku":"3739591125","price":199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/Elderton_Command_Single_Vineyard_Shiraz_750ml.png?v=1785132990","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/1996-elderton-command-single-vineyard-shiraz-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}