Ode To Lorraine Cab/Shiraz/Merlot

A Cabernet/Shiraz/Merlot blend was added to our portfolio from the 1992 vintage. It was a belief that through blending only the best parcels of fruit from the Elderton vineyard, a truly wondrous and complete wine could be
made that showed the highlights of the three grape varieties. The decision was made from the 2002
vintage onwards for it to be renamed (from CSM) in honour of the co founder of Elderton, Lorraine Ashmead.
The winemaking team at Elderton believe this is truly the hidden gem in the Elderton portfolio of premium red

Tasting Notes

Medium garnet-purple in color, The nose presents slowly evolving cassis and plum preserves notes, mulberries and prunes with an incense and cedar undercurrent. The medium-bodied palate has nice freshness and a very soft and elegant texture through the long finish.