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• Red Wine

  2021 ‘Ode to Lorraine’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot, Elderton

  £3995

  The 2021 ‘Ode to Lorraine’ is a masterful expression of Elderton’s philosophy of excellence through blending – a hidden gem within their premium red portfolio. Crafted from the finest estate-grown fruit on the historic Nuriootpa vineyard, this wine celebrates the harmony of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, and Merlot, sourced from vines dating back to 1894.

  In the glass, it shows a vibrant deep crimson hue, hinting at the richness within. The bouquet is layered and compelling, with brooding red and dark fruits, lifted by subtle notes of bay leaf and a whisper of earth. It is powerful yet elegant on the palate, revealing a rich tapestry of vibrant cassis, sweet spice of cinnamon and clove, and luxurious hints of dark chocolate. The fine, long tannins are beautifully integrated, bringing structure and grace, as they interplay seamlessly with the wine’s opulent fruit core.

  Matured for 20 months in a mix of new and seasoned French puncheons, this wine shows both richness and restraint, offering complexity now and the promise of remarkable evolution over time.

  A fitting tribute to the matriarch of the Ashmead family, ‘Ode to Lorraine’ is a bold, beautifully balanced wine that can be enjoyed now or confidently cellared for 15+ years.

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• Red Wine

  2021 Anaperenna, Ben Glaetzer

  £4200

  Crafted by acclaimed winemaker Ben Glaetzer, the 2021 Anaperenna is a powerful expression of the Barossa Valley, where ancient vines, meticulous winemaking, and rich storytelling come together. The Glaetzer family has been crafting wine in the Barossa for over 30 years, and Ben continues that legacy with a focus on purity of fruit and site expression. The Anaperenna is his flagship blend, a seamless fusion of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from exceptional old vines in the famed Ebenezer subregion, with some vines dating back over 130 years.

  Named after Anna Perenna, the Roman goddess of renewal and longevity, Anaperenna evokes timeless elegance and enduring vitality. The label’s Egyptian Ankh symbol reinforces this theme of regeneration and life, echoing the wine’s capacity to evolve gracefully over decades.

  In the glass, the 2021 Anaperenna nose is seductive and complex, offering layers of dark berries, cardamom, dried anise, and fresh thyme. On the palate, it is voluptuous yet refined, with the structural drive of Cabernet Sauvignon perfectly cradling the lush core of Shiraz fruit. Blackcurrant, plum, and blueberry unfold across a dense, velvety mouthfeel, while subtle oak and fine-grained tannins guide the wine toward an impressively long, satisfying finish.

  This is a wine of depth, balance, and lasting beauty, designed to impress upon release but capable of cellaring gracefully through 2040 and beyond. The 2021 Anaperenna is a testament to Glaetzer’s mastery and the enduring magic of the Barossa.

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• Red Wine

  2020 Rod and Spur Shiraz-Cabernet, Rockford

  £5500

  This incredible blend of Shiraz & Cabernet Sauvignon is a uniquely Australian blend that pays homage to the great Aussie wines of yesteryear.    With plenty of sweet spice and brambly black fruit comes a concentrated blackcurrant and vanilla aroma, followed by a rich, full-bodied palate. The flavour is full of crunchy black fruit with soft tannins, refreshing acidity and subtle vanilla sweetness.

  The name Rod & Spur acknowledges the contribution of Rockford’s growers who spend the cold Barossa winters hand-pruning their vines in the traditional rod and spur method. This wine is a return to the great Australian reds of the 1950s and 60’s, when Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon blends dominated the premium market. This very Australian wine is not common in any other region of the world.

  Like all Rockford reds, the grapes for this wine go through an 1880s Bagshaw de-stemmer, are open fermented and then gently basket pressed. All components are aged separately in a combination of seasoned American and French oak hogsheads and large oak casks for two years. This allows the tannins to soften and colours and flavours to consolidate, before being bottled under the highest quality cork.

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