Glen Eldon 2000 Shiraz Aug 04

Another new brand that I have not heard of previously, however in this case there is a talented winemaker behind the label Richard Sheedy, formerly the winemaker at Elderton and his brother Andrew have got together to form Glen Eldon Wines. The Barossa vineyards were planted in 1997 but they have a vineyard in the Eden Valley that has 25-year-old vines.

The bouquet shows lifted alcohol and sweet fruit which produces a sweet uptake with a big hit of red berry fruit with both off-sweet and savoury nuances which counter balance the sweetness and whilst it is a bit short on the back palate, the persistence is reasonable. Tannins are smooth, the acid lively which add to the distinct fruit to form an ample-weight, supple wine with harmonious complexity that is easy drinking but holds some interest. A good result for the vintage, it is rated as Recommended with *** for value.