Shiraz ‘Amon-Ra’

Winemaker

Ben Glaetzer

Appellation

Barossa Valley

Varieties

Syrah (Shiraz)

Terroir

Exceptional old vine fruit was sourced from the famed Ebenezer sub-district at the northern tip of the Barossa Valley. Vine age 50—130 years old. Yield 2 tonnes per hectare. In Egyptian mythology, Amon-Ra is considered to be the king of all gods. The temple of Amon-Ra was believed to be the first temple to ever plant a monoculture vineyard to produce wine for the citizens of the temple.

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Vineyard

The ancient dry-grown vineyards in the renowned Ebenezer district are an important part of Australia's winemaking heritage and a living link to traditional Barossa viticulture. Exceptional fruit froma loyal group of third and fourth generation Barossa grape growers is the backbone of Glaetzer wines. The most exceptional fruit is sourced from 80-110 year-old non-grafted bush vines which are extremely low yielding.

Vinification

Fermented in 1 and 2 tonne open fermenters, hand plunged 3 times daily. Bottled unfiltered to ensure minimal interventon with the wine’s natural characteristcs.

Aging

Matured for 16 months in 100% new oak hogshead barrels (95% French and 5% American) and matured on lees to maintain fruit profile and animation.

Features

Cork

Available Sizes (L)

0.750