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Glaetzer The Eye of Ra Shiraz 2018
Glaetzer The Eye of Ra Shiraz 2018 - 1 Bottle is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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The first release of Ben Glaetzer’s ultra premium Shiraz, Eye of Ra is only produced in extraordinary vintages when the quality is deemed to be beyond exceptional. Fruit was sourced from four outstanding vineyards out of the famed Ebenezer sub district at the northern tip of the Barossa Valley with vines aged up to 110 years old. Maturation took place in 100% new French oak hogsheads for a period of 16 months.
Magnificent density of colour featuring an impenetrable inky black heart and an equally deep dark red black hue. Powerful aromatics of ripe blackberry, liquorice, dark plum and dark chocolate waft out of the glass with notions of vanillin oak, mocha and spicy earth ensuing. Exceptionally concentrated, deep and structured the palate is engulfed with wave upon wave of blackberry, liquorice and black plum fruits which are backed by a stern, muscular framework of tannins. Chiming in on the back half are notions of toasty vanillin oak, boot polish like characters reminiscent of Penfolds Grange, earthy mocha and spicy pepper. Superb drive and torque with an exceptionally long, firmly built finish.
Cellar 10-15 years.
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal(s) | Shiraz |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Barossa Valley |
| Brand | Glaetzer |
| Vintage | 2018 |
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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Glaetzer The Eye of Ra Shiraz 2018
The first release of Ben Glaetzer’s ultra premium Shiraz, Eye of Ra is only produced in extraordinary vintages when the quality is deemed to be beyond exceptional. Fruit was sourced from four outstanding vineyards out of the famed Ebenezer sub district at the northern tip of the Barossa Valley with vines aged up to 110 years old. Maturation took place in 100% new French oak hogsheads for a period of 16 months.
Magnificent density of colour featuring an impenetrable inky black heart and an equally deep dark red black hue. Powerful aromatics of ripe blackberry, liquorice, dark plum and dark chocolate waft out of the glass with notions of vanillin oak, mocha and spicy earth ensuing. Exceptionally concentrated, deep and structured the palate is engulfed with wave upon wave of blackberry, liquorice and black plum fruits which are backed by a stern, muscular framework of tannins. Chiming in on the back half are notions of toasty vanillin oak, boot polish like characters reminiscent of Penfolds Grange, earthy mocha and spicy pepper. Superb drive and torque with an exceptionally long, firmly built finish.
Cellar 10-15 years.
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