2004 is the first release of the Glen Eldon “Black Springs” Reserve Shiraz and it is the culmination of a 16 year thirst for knowledge. From Sheedy's days understanding the different “blocks” that created the St Hallett Old Block and the privilege of working with the Elderton Command vineyard, he knew that Glen Eldon would one day release an exceptional old vine Shiraz. This one is created from a single block of over 100 year old vines, in the lofty ranges of Eden Valley, the “Black Springs” Shiraz was planted by the pioneers of the Australian wine industry. Today the vineyard survives on rain fall, hand nurturing in the form of pruning and harvesting and lots of gentle words……