Glaetzer Bishop Shiraz 2020 (2 x 750ml)

Tasting Notes: Dark purple, almost impenetrable. Black fruits abound. Dark plums and blackberry notes intermingle with anise and fresh spice. Bright and juicy with a wonderfully rich mid-palate that maintains balance and finishes with texture. Flavours of dried spice and dark berry fruits add freshness and dimension. Reviews: 96 points, Nicks Wine Merchants Displays magnificent saturation of colour with an impenetrable inky black heart and a very deep dark purple-black hue. Wafting through the nostrils are intense blackberry, liquorice and dark plum scents with trailing notes of vanillin oak, subtle fennel, light mocha and pepper. Bold rich and dense yet possessing a remarkable freshness, the palate is awash with blackberry, dark plum and liquorice fruits that show great opulence yet also have a youthful inkiness to them. Trailing off into the distance are subtle blueberry, spicy vanillin cedar, light scorched earth and pepper nuances. Very smooth yet sturdy tannins provide definition. Powerful yet refined with a long seductive finish. 95 points, Ray Jordan, The West Australian Comes from very old vines in the Ebenezer subregion of the Barossa. Love this wine. Intense blackberry and plum characters merge on the nose and palate. There is a vibrant mouth feel with deep Barossa flavours. Some spices and subtle dried herbs complement the dark fruits and hint of licorice. Super value wine for this quality. 94 points, Tyson Stelzer, WBM – Australia’s Wine Business Magazine, Refreshing proof that you don’t need to spend a fortune to fully experience the wonders of the Barossa’s fabled Ebenezer. Serious and sophisticated old vine Shiraz of nicely moderated proportions. Spicy dark berry fruits are met harmoniously by finegrained oak. Classic Glaetzer polish and integrity. 93 points - Silver, James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion From vines 35-120yo in Ebenezer yielding 3t/ha. Open-fermented, extended maceration, then maturation for 16 months in hogsheads (40% new 90% French). The use of French oak has put a polish on the wine, which has a loyal following. 93 points, James Suckling This has deep, rich aromas and flavours of blackberries and ripe dark plums. It delivers in a pure and supple mode and carries plenty of weight into the soft, fleshy and drinkable finish. 92 points, Robert Parker Wine Advocate All Shiraz, all from the Ebenezer section of the northern Barossa, the 2018 Bishop Shiraz is a super value in the context of Barossa, and Australian Shiraz in general. Matured in only 5% new oak hogsheads, it delivers bountiful cherry and raspberry fruit, accented by hints of mocha and cola. It’s medium to full-bodied, plump and juicy, fruity and lush, but reined in by firm, savory tannins on the long, mouthwatering finish. It should drink well for up to a decade.