The purple-colored 2005 Ode to Lorraine is a blend of 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Shiraz, and 14% Merlot. The attractive nose exhibits smoke, spice box, cassis, black currant, and blueberry leading to a smooth-textured, easygoing, forward wine with plenty of spicy fruit and incipient complexity. Drink this seamless effort over the next eight years. Elderton’s portfolio includes a number of notable values that are listed at the conclusion of this report.Importer: John Larchet, The Australian Premium Wine Collection; www.eldertonwines.com.au