97+ Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2012 Eligo has a profoundly scented nose of crème de cassis, blackberry pie, licorice, dark chocolate and blueberry preserves against an earthy/meaty background of bacon fat, forest floor, beef dripping and black loam. The densely packed, full-bodied palate manages almost paradoxical elegance and restraint with velvety tannins and lively acid giving closure to the long, multilayered finish. - Lisa Perrotti-Brown

The soil moisture of the 2011 growing season produced elegant and complete wines. The nose has distinctive Eden Valley spice and really attractive complexity, with a wealth of spiced red plums, blueberries and blackberries. The palate is long and elegant with a core of blue-fruit flavors. Impressive detail here. A standout vintage for Eligo. A blend of 51% Barossa Valley and 49% Eden valley. Drink or hold.