{"product_id":"1997-elderton-command-single-vineyard-shiraz-750ml","title":"1997 Elderton Command Single Vineyard Shiraz 750ml","description":"\n\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1997 Elderton Command Single Vineyard Shiraz 750ml is one of Australia's great icon Shiraz wines, crafted exclusively from Elderton's historic Command Vineyard in Nuriootpa. Planted in 1894 with ungrafted Shiraz vines, this remarkable single-vineyard site has produced some of the Barossa Valley's most celebrated wines for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1997 vintage marks the eleventh release of Command Shiraz and is regarded as one of the classic expressions of this legendary wine. Combining exceptional fruit concentration with impressive structure and longevity, it captures the richness and generosity of Barossa Valley while developing the complex tertiary characters that only extended bottle age can provide. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe warm 1997 Barossa Valley vintage produced ripe, concentrated Shiraz with excellent depth and ageing potential. Fruit was sourced exclusively from the historic Command Vineyard, where vines planted in 1894 grow in deep alluvial soils over limestone, naturally producing low yields of intensely flavoured berries. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing traditional fermentation, the wine was matured in premium French oak, creating a powerful yet structured Shiraz with abundant extract, beautifully integrated oak and firm tannins. Built for long-term cellaring, the 1997 Command has matured gracefully into an outstanding example of aged Barossa Shiraz. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\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\u003e1997\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–2032\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced from historic ungrafted vines planted in 1894\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlagship single-vineyard wine from Elderton Wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLangton's Classified \"Excellent\" wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRobert Parker 92 Points \u0026amp; Wine Enthusiast 93 Points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional mature Barossa Shiraz with outstanding provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly collectible Australian icon wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep garnet with a mature brick-red rim, retaining impressive colour and vitality after nearly three decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLifted aromas of crème de cassis, blackberry, ripe plum and dark cherry intertwine with vanilla, cedar, mocha, liquorice, leather and subtle earthy complexity developed through extended bottle age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull-bodied and richly textured, displaying layers of blackberry, cassis, dark chocolate and sweet spice balanced by mature tannins and beautifully integrated oak. The palate remains remarkably fresh and structured, combining power with elegance and impressive persistence. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong, savoury and complex, with lingering notes of dark fruit, cedar, cocoa, black pepper and fine mature tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1997 Elderton Command Single Vineyard Shiraz pairs beautifully with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 red wine jus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature cheddar or aged Gouda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17–18°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow at an exceptional stage of maturity, the 1997 Command Shiraz displays beautifully integrated tertiary complexity while retaining remarkable fruit concentration and structure. Well-cellared bottles will continue to evolve gracefully, although the wine is firmly within its ideal drinking window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended drinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Now–2032\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCritic Scores \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\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 (Wine Advocate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e92 Points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e93 Points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The opaque purple-coloured 1997 Command Shiraz offers abundant creamy new oak... full-bodied, powerful, muscular, with a finish that lasts for 35+ seconds.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e— Robert Parker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Private Collector","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52358543737134,"sku":"7654702767","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\/1997-elderton-command-single-vineyard-shiraz-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}