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Glaetzer |
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| 2008/04/08 |
| Wine of The Month |
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Ben Glaetzer grew up in the wine industry, first working as a cellarhand at Barossa Valley Estate and then as Winemaker at Tyrrell's. After working extensively throughout the world's wine regions, he is now based in the Barossa Valley.
Ben was name the 'Wine Personality of the Year' by Robert Parker in 2005, a huge accolade for such a young winemaker.
"When I look at the winemaker behind some of my favourite Australian wines, the name Ben Glaetzer seems to come up frequently.... he has shown an exquisite talent for accessing fabulous vineyards and turning out world-class wines from old vine Shiraz and Grenache. His Amon-Ra is one of the great new wines of Australia.... This is a serious talent who has exploded on the wine scene with a brilliant array of wines"
Robert Parket, Wine Advocate #162, Dec 2005 |
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| Amon-Ra Shiraz 2006 |
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The flagship wine among Glaetzer's porforlio.
Named after the ancient Egyptian King of all Gods, Amon-Ra. The temple of Amon-Ra is recorded as the first ever large scale vineyard to make wine for the citizens of the temple. The eye on the label is the all-seeing eye of Horus, means a powerful symbol of protection.
Amon-Ra is made from vines that range from 30 – 120 years of age, give its hallmark richness and intensity, without any jamminess – it is ripe, peppery berry fruits, lush cedar, chocolate, star anise, all of which combine to give great finesse on the palate.
2005 was rated as 98 points from Robert Parker. First launch of 2006 in city'super! |
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| Anaperenna Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 |
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| Named after the Roman goddess of the new year, Anna Perenna, who symbolizes the year's cycle and longevity. This wine is a seamless fusion of two grape varieties. It has an intriguing nose of chocolate, herbs, cedar, blackberries, dark spices & smoke leading to a focussed palate of incredible flavours and a long lingering finish. |
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| Bishop Shiraz 2005 |
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Made from dry-grown (no water added!) vines. This multi-layered wine has intense aromas of liquorice and mocha mingling with cassis and leather, opulent fruit flavours and firm, velvety tannins.
James Halliday - 94 Points |
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| Wallace Shiraz Grenache 2005 |
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Made from old vines that average of 60 years old. A fusion of ripe, peppery old vine Shiraz which adds weight, texture and richness to the Grenache which has sweet toffee, cherry and earthy characters.
Wine Spectator – 90 points |
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| Cheese Basics |
| As you can tell from the cheese assortment... |
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