The New Aussies
No, it’s not a contradiction in terms. Kiwi’s may claim credit for all innovation in the Antipodes - as well as all classiness, perhaps. But we must admit a certain regard for what’s happening now in Aussie wine, where a long history is becoming a formidable support to some super-smart, up-to-date ideas. Flourishing artisan producers like Ben Glaetzer, Kalleske and Byron and Harold are raising Australia’s celebrated and satisfying styles to an all new level of brightness, harmony and sheer sophistication.
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2021 Glaetzer Barossa Valley Wallace Shiraz/GrenacheParker's Wine AdvocateAnother supreme old vine Glaetzer wine, this time a mere 50 and 100 years of age. The richness and spice of Barossa Shiraz leads, rounded out with succulent, full-bodied Grenache. Massive yet ... read more$31.99 in mixed 6+ or $35.99 per bottle
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2021 Spinifex Lola White BlendRichard CaroA special white blend from a boutique producer in Barossa. The Lola demonstrates a Southern French ethos of blending in which a range of grapes contribute various enhancing qualities to an ... read more$32.99 in mixed 6+ or $36.99 per bottle
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2019 Spinifex Barossa AglianicoRichard CaroA delicious Australian expression of this rare southern Italian grape. Peter Schell of Spinifex is nothing if not independent-minded, and this non-standard bottling of Aglianico grown on the ... read more$39.99 in mixed 6+ or $44.99 per bottle
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2021 Spinifex Bete Noir Barossa ShirazRichard CaroA value sweet spot for incredible Barossa Shiraz from a cult producer. Seen as the baby brother to the outstanding La Maline, this 'black beast' is deep, dark, and complex, and offers much of ... read more$46.99 in mixed 6+ or $52.99 per bottle
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2021 Glaetzer Anaperenna Barossa Shiraz/CabernetJames HallidayNamed after the Roman Goddess of the New Year, this is another hugely compelling and impressive wine from Glaetzer. From vines over a century old, comes this black, soft and luscious ... read more$69.99 in mixed 6+ or $77.99 per bottle
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2021 Glaetzer Amon Ra Barossa ShirazParker's Wine AdvocateThis stellar Shiraz by Ben Glaetzer comes from very old vines of up to 130 years! (97/100 R.Parker, 97/100 Ray Jordan) There's loads of flavour without being heavy. Instead it offers both ... read more$90.00 in mixed 6+ or $100.00 per bottle
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2018 Glaetzer Eye of Ra ShirazParker's Wine AdvocateThe Eye of Ra is a new super-premium release by Barossa legend, Ben Glaetzer. Is this a contender for one of Australias greatest wines? - the reviewers certainly think so. ( 19.5+/20 from ... read more$500.00 in mixed 6+ or $550.00 per bottle
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