Elderton Ashmead Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2024

From a tiny parcel of Cabernet Sauvignon planted circa 1944 on deep alluvial silt over red and brown earths and limestone near the banks of the North Para River at Nuriootpa — a block that was nearly pulled out in 1997 to make way for higher-yielding vines before the Ashmead family elected to preserve it as the estate's most treasured site. The 2024 ripening season was long and mild, allowing for full and even ripeness and an excellent balance of flavour and tannin development. After hand picking, the destemmed parcel spent a week in open fermenters with gentle cap management, then matured in new and seasoned French oak from coopers the family know and trust to support the fruit without adding excessive oak impact. Deep magenta with floral aromas, notes of tobacco, dried herbs, mocha, licorice and chocolate. The palate is powerful and structured with excellent concentration and a fine, long finish.