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Ode to Lorraine in Wine Spectator's Top 100
Ode to Lorraine 2005 has been named at # 16 in Wine Spectator Magazine's Top 100 Wines of 2008'. This is the third time in the past 8 years that Elderton has been listed in this very prestigious list, proving the genuine pedigree of the Barossa based family owned company.
The Ode to Lorraine has been complimented in the December 15 issue of Wine Spectator, as a 'Highly Recommended' feature in the buying guide with a 95 Point, list-topping review from Harvey Steiman (shown below).
Highly Recommended: 2005 Elderton Ode to Lorraine: "Rich, focused an superbly concentrated to show off its intense, rosemary-accented black cherry, plum and blueberry flavours, riding smoothly on a dense, generous frame that feels plush and seductive, yet the flavours come through transparently. Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot. Drink now through 2017."
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21.11.2008
Ode to Lorraine in Wine Spectator's Top 100
Ode to Lorraine 2005 has been named at # 16 in Wine Spectator Magazine's 'Top 100 Wines of 2008'. This is the third time in the past 8 years that Elderton has been listed in this very prestigious list, proving the genuine pedigree of the Barossa based family owned company. |
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New Zealand Syrah captures national and international wine critics' hearts New Zealand Syrah has been slowly establishing a loyal following throughout the world. Wine critics have been impressed by New Zealand's ability to deliver delicate and uniquely flavoured Syrah, comparable only to those from the Rhone Valley in France, where Syrah originates.
«Combine the arid terrior of Hawkes Bay's Gimblett Gravels with the vision of skilled winemakers and it is little wonder that the results have been so phenomenal» says winemaker Nick Picone. In a former life, the Gimblett Gravels formed the riverbed of the Ngaruroro River. With the river long gone, it is now home to some of New Zealand's finest wineyards.
Didier Dagueneau, 52, maker of Pouilly-Fumé wines, dies Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West has taken several top awards, including a coveted gold, at the 2008 International Wine and Spirits Competition.
This premier competition was founded in London in 1969 to promote the quality and excellence of the world's best wines, spirits and liqueurs. There is a rigorous two-stage judging process of professional blind tasting and detailed chemical and microbiological analysis. Entries must be from an identifiable batch or lot and available in commercial quantities to eliminate the possibility of show products taking part.
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