1999 Elderton - Shiraz Command Syrah - Australia - South Australia - Barossa Valley - Red

($62) Full red. Sweet, spicy and superripe on the nose, with tarry, dehydrated aromas of meat, treacle-like prune and currant, and assertive mocha and chocolatey oak. Ultrasmooth, with velvety tannins supporting its caramelized, toffee-like fruit flavors. Finishes savory, but lacks genuine structure and would appear to offer limited longevity.

The fabulously concentrated, black/ruby-colored 1999 Command Shiraz (from a single vineyard) exhibits great intensity, massive body, and huge notes of smoke, licorice, creosote, blackberries, truffles, and vanilla. This is a dense, chewy, classic example of the full-flavored, massive style that can emerge from old vine Barossa Valley Shiraz. It will hit its prime in 4-8 years, and last for two decades.

Rich, warm, ripe and generous with its black cherry, tar, coffee and licorice flavors, which echo on the superfine, polished frame. Has density without excessive weight, and it lingers beautifully. 375 cases imported.

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