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About This Wine
Glaetzer Bishop is a true expression of Barossa Shiraz that is elegantly structured with a long finish. Exceptional fruit from old vines (35 to 120 years) was sourced from the famed Ebenezer sub-district at the northern tip of the Barossa Valley. Yields were 3 tonnes per hectare. Fermented in 1- and 2-tonne open fermenters. Extended maceration was employed to enable good tannin development so the wine is soft and approachable early. Matured for 16 months in a mix of 40% new oak and 60% 2- to 3-year-old oak hogshead barrels (90% French/10% American).
"Vibrant dark red with purple hues. The nose is subtle yet expressive, black cherries, dried spice and licorice. Bright and complex with a wonderful rich mid-palate that maintains balance and finishes with texture. Flavours of dark plum and blackberry fused with dark chocolate and dried spice. Generous yet restrained tannin provides exceptional palate length and persistence." - Ben Glaetzer
Type | Red Wine |
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Varietal(s) | Shiraz |
Country | Australia |
Region | Barossa Valley |
Brand | Glaetzer |
Vintage | 2020 |
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.