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2021 Glaetzer Amon Ra

Removed from a professional wine storage facility

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RATINGS

96The Wine Advocate

...supple and polished and bright, red and purple fruits mingle on the mid-palate while the fine tannins swarm around the perimeter...bright and light...juicy and chewy and bright. The tannins are a highlight.

94James Suckling

...shows notes of plums and blueberries with sweet spices, cocoa, wet stones and some minty undertones. Full-bodied. It is structured and focused with super fine, polished tannins that are melted into the wine. Long and even. Rich but shows freshness and poise. Shiraz. Unfiltered.

93Vinous / IWC

Dark cherry, fruit pastilles and raspberry compote aromas are lifted by subtle spice and sweet oak...compact yet fleshy, with fresh acidity and silky tannins while still delivering trademark length and balance.

17+ Jancis Robinson

Ripe, perfumed, intense with savoury black fruit. Chewy, deep and finely balanced between structure and that black fruit, building to a chewy finish.

PRODUCER

Glaetzer

Glaetzer is one of Australia’s most admired wineries. It is located in Barossa Valley, in South Australia, and was established in the late 19th century when the Glaetzer family from Brandenburg, Germany, immigrated to the Barossa Valley and began growing grapes and making wine. Today the winery is known for its Shiraz and Shiraz blends. James Halliday, Australia’s most influential wine writer, has given Glaetzer five stars in his newest annual review of Australia’s wineries. Five stars his his highest rating. Halliday wrote: “If you like impressive wines, then search no further.”

REGION

Australia, South Australia, Barossa Valley

South Australia is the nation’s most important wine region. South Australia is to Australia what California is to the U.S. About half of Australia’s wine comes from South Australia and many of the country’s most acclaimed producers are there. Wineries based in South Australia include Penfolds Grange, Torbreck, Amon Ra, Henschke and Jacob’s Creek. The prestigious Barossa Valley is located in South Australia, and is often compared to Napa Valley because it is gorgeous topography covered in grape vines. First farmed by 19th century German-speakers who immigrated from what is now Poland, the Barossa Valley is the crown jewel of the region. South Australia has widely varying climates, from very hot, dry areas to cooler, high altitude areas. There are more than 150,000 acres of vineyards in South Australia, with more being planted each month. Shiraz is king, though the region also produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mourvedre, Chardonnay and Semillon.

TYPE

Red Wine, Syrah (Shiraz)

This grape is grown in milder climates and produces a medium-to full-bodied wine. It is also known as Shiraz, but should not be confused with Petit Sirah, which was developed by crossing Syrah with Peloursin.

VINTAGE

2021 Glaetzer Amon Ra