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2006 Glaetzer Shiraz Barossa Valley
| Region: | Australia > South Australia |
| Other Vintages: | NV 2002 |
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
Wine Advocate #167 (Oct 2006) Readers should think of it as a French Vacqueyras on steroids. From 60-year-old vines in the Ebenezer district of Barossa, the 2005 Shiraz Bishop sees mostly French oak. It reveals a dense ruby/purple hue, beautiful, attractive notes of pepper, spice box, blackberries, and currants, and amazing richness as well as surprising elegance and definition. It can be consumed over the next 10-15 years.
Expert Reviews
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Wine.comWine Advocate 91-94 points The 2006 Wallace, tasted from a barrel sample, is a 70% Shiraz, 30% Grenache blend with an identical oak treatment. The 2006 is more structured than the 2005 but they could otherwise pass as identical twins. Hats off to Ben Glaetzer for producing an extraordinary portfolio! The renowned winemaker, Ben Glaetzer, sources all of his fruit for this label from the Ebenezer district in the northern Barossa. Many knowledgeable experts cite this sub-region as the finest in the ...
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Wine AdvocateRating: 94/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate
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International Wine Cellar
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James Halliday
User Tasting Note
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Fellow Drync'r94pts....Parker....price on 12/15/08..$19.29
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bannerjaDelicious!
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