| NV |
Jacquart |
Brut 'Mosaique' NV |
Best of Show Champagne NV |
MUNDUS VINI Grand International Wine Award |
Gold Medal |
 |
2022-03-07 |
| 2020 |
Marziano Abbona |
Dogliani 'Papa Celso' |
The 2020 Dogliani Papà Celso is packed with blueberry, scorched earth, dried herbs and floral notes. In 2020, the typically lush fruit is dialed back, while earthy and savory notes play a greater role in the wine's personality. The 2020 is a bit rustic, but still quite intriguing. |
Vinous |
92 |
 |
2022-03-02 |
| NV |
Artisanal Brew Works |
Daily Triple IPA |
All of the hops and malt that went into this beer hide well the double digit alcohol, which will eventually pack a wallop. But before that happens, enjoy the ride of mango, apricot, pineapple and tangerine, with bits of lemon peel and a soft floral note. You can do this every day, if one beer is all you need. Buy Now |
Wine Enthusiast |
94 |
 |
2022-02-23 |
| 2016 |
Glaetzer |
Shiraz ‘The Eye of Ra’ |
Bottled but not yet labeled, with a possible release set for mid-2019, Glaetzer's 2016 The Eye of Ra Shiraz boasts classy notes of pencil shavings and dark, plummy fruit. From 85-year-old vines, it's full-bodied, rich and creamy, loaded with vanilla-tinged French oak but balanced by blueberries and blackberries and ending with lasting hints of mocha and licorice. It returns Glaetzer's traditional Barossa winemaking to a new level of quality and elegance without sacrificing power or guts. |
Wine Advocate |
98 |
 |
2022-02-22 |
| 2018 |
Glaetzer |
Shiraz ‘Amon-Ra’ |
Certainly one of the best vintages of young Amon Ra I've ever tasted, the 2018 Amon Ra Shiraz is a stupendous effort. From old vines in the Ebenezer section of the northern Barossa, it starts off with a whirlwind of mocha, blackberry and dried spices, then actually gets more red-fruited as it sits in the glass. Full-bodied, rich and concentrated without being jammy or overdone, the wine finishes long and savory, framed by dusty tannins and mouthwatering black olives. Winemaker Ben Glaetzer compares 2018 to 2004 (which continues to drink well). Expect the 2018 to drink well young, but easily age through 2035, perhaps longer. |
Wine Advocate |
98 |
 |
2022-02-22 |
| 2017 |
Glaetzer |
Shiraz ‘Amon-Ra’ |
A profound example of Ebenezer fruit and skilled winemaking, the 2017 Amon Ra Shiraz is full-bodied and velvety in texture, picking up more nuances the longer it sits in the glass. Floral and mint notes appear on the nose, along with a mix of raspberries, blackberries and baking spices. There's plenty of new oak, but it's been mostly absorbed into the wine, leaving a drink that's rich and sumptuous. And just when you think it's over, a bit of licorice appears on the long finish to add a pleasant finale. |
Wine Advocate |
96 |
 |
2022-02-22 |
| 2019 |
Glaetzer |
Shiraz ‘Bishop’ |
The 2019 Bishop Shiraz is all Shiraz and all from the Ebenezer district of the northern Barossa Valley. Aged almost exclusively in second, third and fourth use oak (mostly French), it features slight herbal overtones to the black cherry and black olive notes. It's medium to full-bodied on the palate, supple, generous and reasonably concentrated, folding in hints of peppery spice and mocha shadings on the velvety, mouthwatering finish. |
Wine Advocate |
91 |
 |
2022-02-22 |
| 2018 |
Glaetzer |
Shiraz ‘Bishop’ |
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. |
Wine Advocate |
92 |
 |
2022-02-22 |
| 2017 |
Glaetzer |
Shiraz ‘Bishop’ |
Like all of the Glaetzer bottlings tasted this year, the fruit comes from the Ebenezer subregion in the northern reaches of the Barossa Valley. The 2017 Bishop Shiraz combines blueberry and boysenberry fruit on the nose, and flavors from the fruit flow easily across the palate, picking up hints of raspberries and baking spices. It's medium to full-bodied, supple and juicy, with a long, mouthwatering finish. |
Wine Advocate |
91 |
 |
2022-02-22 |
| 2018 |
Glaetzer |
Red Blend ‘Wallace’ |
Glaetzer's least-expensive offering is a terrific bargain. The 2018 Wallace Shiraz-Grenache is a 72-28 blend, offering hints of cola and plum on the nose, backed by brighter raspberry and strawberry notes. It's medium to full-bodied and framed by silky, fine-grained tannins, with a long, mouthwatering finish that hints at mocha and wood spice. Drink this beauty over the next 6-7 years. |
Wine Advocate |
91 |
 |
2022-02-22 |