Shiraz ‘Bishop’

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 35—120 years old. Yield 3 tonnes per hectare. Bishop is the family name of Colin Glaetzer's wife Judith. Fittingly the sign of Venus, a symbol which has come to represent women and feminine energy, is the centrepiece of the Bishop label.

Ratings & Reviews

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. Extended maceraiton was employed to enable good tannin development so the wine is soft and approachable early.

Aging

Matured for 16 months in a mix of 40% new oak and 60% 2— 3 year old oak hogshead barrels (90% French / 10% American).

Features

Screw cap

Available Sizes (L)

0.750