Elderton Wines
Command Single Vineyard Shiraz
Nuriootpa
1998
Vintage
Varietal
Shiraz
Where it is, October 2026
Past Window: the full drinking arc closed in 2015.
This bottle is beyond its drinking horizon.
The ‘98 Command Single Vineyard Shiraz.
Elderton Wines Command Single Vineyard Shiraz 1998 is from Nuriootpa, Australia.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Elderton Wines Command Single Vineyard Shiraz 1998 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 1998 vintage
Elderton Wines' 1998 Command Single Vineyard Shiraz comes from Nuriootpa, Australia.
About Elderton Wines
Elderton Wines' Command Single Vineyard Shiraz comes from Nuriootpa, Australia.
From the cellar: pair with
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Comté with quince paste
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
Frequently Asked
What is Elderton Wines Command Single Vineyard Shiraz 1998?
Elderton Wines Command Single Vineyard Shiraz 1998 is from Nuriootpa, Australia.
What does Elderton Wines Command Single Vineyard Shiraz 1998 taste like?
Elderton Wines Command Single Vineyard Shiraz 1998 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Elderton Wines Command Single Vineyard Shiraz 1998 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2002-2015. Within that arc, the peak window is 2004-2009. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Elderton Wines Command Single Vineyard Shiraz 1998?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.