Amon-Ra by Ben Glaetzer 2019 South Australia Barossa Valley
Amon-Ra by Ben Glaetzer 2019 South Australia Barossa ValleyAmon-Ra by Ben Glaetzer 2019
Amon-Ra Shiraz is an iconic wine that epitomises Ben Glaetzer’s passion to create wines that are full flavoured, multi layered and intense but still elegant, stylish and finely balanced. Exceptional old vine fruit was sourced from the famed Ebenezer sub district at the northern tip of the Barossa Valley. Vine age 50—130 years old. Yield 2 tonnes per hectare.
Colour: Deep purple in youth, will evolve to a lovely dark red hue with maturation.
Aroma: Blood plum showing hints of dark cherries and dried garden herbs.
Palate: Rich and mouthcoating yet with the balance, finesse and elegance that epitomises Amon-Ra. An earthy spice complements the brooding dark fruit flavours.
Peak Drinking: A wine that will develop beautifully with long term cellaring
through to 2045.
The irrepressible Ben Glaetzer is the driving force behind Glaetzer Wines. Ben graduated in winemaking from Adelaide University in South Australia after working at Barossa Valley Estate during school and university holidays.
After travelling extensively throughout many of the worlds wine regions, Ben returned to the Barossa and joined the family company. Ben’s ability to blend traditional winemaking techniques with a modern flair is reflected in the style of wines under the Glaetzer label. He makes unique, elegant wines with minimal intervention, which are regarded as classics and unmistakably Barossan.
Anaperenna by Ben Glaetzer 2018 Barossa Valley South Australia
Anaperenna by Ben Glaetzer 2018 Barossa Valley South Australia
Variety:
82% Shiraz / 18% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyards:
Exceptional old vine fruit was sourced from the famed Ebenezer sub district at
the northern tip of the Barossa Valley. Vine age 30—100 year old Shiraz and
30—130 year old Cabernet. Yield 2.5 tonnes per hectare.
Vintage Conditions:
The growing season started well with above average winter rainfall but was
followed by well below average spring and summer rainfall coupled with warm
temperatures. Fortunately our vines were in perfect balance with healthy
canopies assisting even ripening and fruit flavour development. Harvest
commenced very early in late January. Calm Indian summer conditions began
in early March which were perfect for finishing off vintage. The resultant 2018
wines are of exceptional quality featuring intense depth of colour, astounding
aromatic purity plus richness and brightness on the palate.
Vinification:
Fermented in 1 and 2 tonne open fermenters, hand plunged 3 times daily.
Matured for 16 months in 100% new oak hogshead barrels (92% French and
8% American) and matured on lees to maintain fruit profile and animation.
Bottled unfiltered to ensure minimal intervention with the wine’s natural
characteristics.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Dark purple hues frame a depth of black.
Aroma: Complex layers of black fruits with a slight herbal lift and notes of anise
spice.
Palate: Hints of dark cherry and dried spice with seamlessly integrated tannin.
Peak Drinking: A wine that will mature extremely well with long term cellaring
up to 20 years.
The first Glaetzers settled in the Barossa Valley in 1888 after emigrating from Brandenburg, Germany. The family left Germany on board the Nord-Deutscher Lloyd steamer “Habsburg” and took seven weeks to reach their final destination of Port Adelaide. From here they settled in a country town called Nuriootpa in the Barossa Valley where they started their new life in Australia. The family were some of the earliest recorded viticulturalists in the Barossa Valley and Clare Valley.
Over a century later, winemaking patriarch Colin Glaetzer established Glaetzer Wines, a boutique family owned winery producing premium Barossa Valley wines. Today Colin’s son Ben carries on the wine making traditions at Glaetzer Wines. Indeed it was the birth of Glaetzer Wines that signalled a new era for Colin’s family which boasts more than its fair share of winemakers.
Barossa Boy Double Trouble Shiraz Cabernet 2017 South Australia Barossa Valley
Barossa Boy Double Trouble Shiraz Cabernet 2017 South Australia Barossa ValleyBarossa Boy Double Trouble Shiraz Cabernet 2017
Trent Burge grew up a keen cricketer and footballer, revelling in the camaraderie and competition of local teams. He followed this passion to England, spending several years playing seasons of cricket and returning home to work Barossa vintage. Double Trouble blends two outstanding regional varieties in tribute to the boy’s time in this ‘double life’ of one endless summer.
Shiraz Cabernet is the classic Australian wine duo, boldly generous yet approachable. To bring out the best from the Barossa region, we combine valley-floor Shiraz with cool climate Cabernet Sauvignon, from a family-owned vineyard in neighbouring Eden Valley. Barossa Boy Double Trouble salutes teammates, on the field and in the vineyard. Created for sharing.
Barossa Boy Little Tacker GSM 2018 South Australia Barossa Valley
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Bishop by Ben Glaetzer 2018 South Australia Barossa Valley
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freshness and dimension. Great drinking now but this wine will also benefit from 10—12
years of careful cellaring.
Charles Melton Grains of Paradise 2018 South Australia Barossa Valley
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Charles Melton Nine Popes 2016 South Australia Barossa Valley
Charles Melton Nine Popes 2016 South Australia Barossa ValleyThe 2016 Nine Popes was given a final polish in 100% new French oak puncheons for 60% of the blend. This wine to wood ratio has the effect of giving an almost gossamer-like dusting of new oak to the wine, rather than a solid hit which is exactly how we want it for the Popes. A deepish colour but not black, as is typical of Grenache wines. There is some real tar and roses complexity and a little hint of Eden Valley ironstone. This is a structured, spicy Popes that will sweeten and flower with time and remain rich and plush in the Popes tradition.Mid to deep red with just a hint of amber edge, typical of Grenache. The initial aromatic is showing less Mediterranean garrigue and herb but more of sweet talc and salted caramel perfume. Some nice sweet cedar adds complexity but the 2015 vintage is less wild gypsy and more almost pinot like sweet red fruits.
Displaying the characteristics of the 2015 vintage, more fluidity plumper and open weave in texture. Similar to 2005 or 2009 but with less masculinity and a little more finesse.
Charles Melton Reformation 2016 South Australia Barossa Valley
Charles Melton Reformation 2016 South Australia Barossa ValleyCharles Melton Reformation 2016 Ripe dark red fruits, raspberry and cherry with a hint of liquorice, spice and vanille on the nose which is reflected on the palate. Smooth tannins and a textural mouth feel. Long finish.
Charles Melton The Kirche 2018 South Australia Barossa Valley
Charles Melton The Kirche 2018 South Australia Barossa ValleyCharles Melton The Kirche 2018 Deep delicious colour. Bright crimson. Highly perfumed upon first look. A very lifted sweet noes, but again as is always the case with this block, the Cabernet (34%) component is highly assertive. A very smooth round palate, with lovely plush mid palate weight. Again strongly varietal flavours evident on the palate. Lovely package. I am hesitant to say pretty, because it underplays the complexity of the wine. But very fragrant.
