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About This Wine
Glaetzer’s 2021 Anaperenna is 79% Shiraz, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon; a seamless fusion making a classic Australian red. As the Roman Goddess of new beginnings, Anaperenna is a symbol for renewal and changing of the seasons. Grown from exceptional old-vine fruit in the famed Ebeneezer vineyard, the Cabernet is grown on very thick heavy black clay ‘Bay of Biscay’ on 30 to 130-year-old vines. The Shiraz was grown on 30 to 100-year-old vines. The yield was 2.5 tonnes per hectare. It was fermented in 1 and 2 tonne open fermenters and hand plunged 3 times daily. Matured for 16 months in 100% new oak hogshead barrels (92% French, 8% American) and matured on lees to maintain fruit profile and animation. It was bottled unfiltered, to ensure the wine’s natural characteristics ran through.
The Shiraz brings structure and strength, the Cabernet adds an herbaceous and savoury character. The combination of dark berries, complimented by fresh thyme, plums and cardamom makes for a well-rounded, lovely dark fruited and spiced wine. This wine will mature extremely well and can be cellared to 2040 and beyond.
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal(s) | Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Barossa Valley |
| Brand | Glaetzer |
| Vintage | 2021 |
Barossa Valley Wine
The Barossa Valley wine region has historically and currently still is one of Australia's most prestigious premium wine producing regions. Located just 60km north east of Adelaide city centre, the climate there is very hot and dry which is perfect for the big bold reds the area is famous for.
A straight Shiraz is what Barossa is most well known for, however Rhone blends, such as Shiraz Cabernet are also very popular. While much less prevalent, white wines (Chardonnay, Riesling, Semillon) are planted on the higher altitude hillsides where the ocean breeze cools temperatures down to a level suitable for producing these varieties as well.
Some of Australia's earliest Shiraz plantings can be found here dating as far back as the 1850's. While not always a guarantee of quality, it might be worth seeking out and trying one of the region's "old vine shiraz" if you haven't yet.
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