2021 Glaetzer Amon Ra Barossa Shiraz

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.