2021 Glaetzer Amon Ra Barossa Shiraz
Grape
Shiraz/Syrah
Its Origins
Ben Glaetzer is part of the exciting new generation of Barossa winemakers, but his family first settled in the Barossa Valley in 1888 after emigrating from Germany. The Glaetzer's were some of the earliest recorded viticulturalists in the region. He took over the family winery in 2002 and from then the style change has been huge. His ability to blend traditional winemaking techniques with modern flair and a drive for excellence, produces wines that are unmistakably Barrosa, but with a purity and a class almost unmatched at this price point. It all starts with some of the highest quality old vine fruit available anywhere in the world. This is all taken from the renowned Ebenezer sub-region in the northern Barossa Valley, The ancient dry-grown vineyards in the small Ebenezer district, are an important part of Australia’s winemaking heritage, and a living link to traditional Barossa viticulture. This exceptional fruit sourced from a loyal group of third and fourth generation growers is the backbone of Glaetzer wines. The most incredible examples are sourced from 80-130 year old, non-grafted bush vines which are extremely low yielding. These ancient vines require minimal attention as their deep root structure means they are self-sufficient, and adaptable to climatic extremes. Ebenezer has a unique soil profile. The well-drained sandy clay loam over a solid limestone pan is perfect for growing Shiraz. The soil is 'mean' and encourages deep roots which helps produce hugely concentrated wines of great character. Glaetzer's most famous wine is the already legendary Amon-Ra Shiraz. Once again it has been placed at the 'Outstanding' level in the seventh edition of the Langton’s Wine Classification of Australia. This is arguably the most famous and widely respected wine classification outside Europe.
What The Critics Say
97/100 Parker's Wine Advocate, Erin Larkin
"The Amon-Ra is a wine that's well known for its graceful aging capacity, and so, in a vintage like 2021 (long, cooler than the horrendously low-yielding and drought-addled 2020 and 2019 prior), the release is eagerly anticipated. The 2021 Amon-Ra Shiraz is complete, in a word. The purple and red berries in the mouth are fresh and supple, the flow of flavor across the tongue feels unbroken and svelte, and the aftertaste is padded by chewy, pliable tannins. This is a real pleasure, and not just now—it will be later, too. 15% alcohol, sealed under natural cork." Drink 2023 - 2041
97/100 Ray Jordan
"A wine that illustrates how traditional Barossa can be expressed in modern hands. It’s a Shiraz from 50 to 130 year old Ebenezer vines, revealing power and poise. Traditional open fermentation was adopted with hand plunging three times a day. Deep plum and minerally characters merge on the nose. A slightly cedary factor lifts with a dense dark chocolate and spicy plum. Chalky fine tannins perfectly integrated combine to take a concentrated powerful palate to an effortlessly long finish." Drink 2028 - 2048
96/100 James Halliday Wine Companion, Dave Brookes
"Shiraz sourced from vines between 50 to 130 years of age in the renowned northern Barossa subregion of Ebenezer; 16 months in new French and American oak. A wine of impact and purity. Beautiful ripe black plum, cassis and black cherry fruits with hints of cedar, baking spices, dark chocolate, licorice, nutmeg, espresso, earth and graphite. Power and harmony writ large with cascading tannin, lacy acidity and great depth and concentration ... I feel it needs one of those big, old Batman-style 'KAPOW!!' boxes for emphasis. It's a cracker." Drink 2023 - 2043
Variety | Shiraz / Syrah |
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Region | Barossa |
Closure | Cork |
Volume | 750ml |
Alcohol | 15.00% |
Maturity | 2023 - 2048 |
This Wine Goes Well With
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