1998 Glaetzer Shiraz Barossa Valley
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Very deep purple-black in color, the 2012 Amon Ra reveals intense notes of blackcurrant cordial, blackberry compote and licorice with nuances of cloves, allspice, chocolate box and salami as well as a whiff of espresso. The 100% Shiraz palate offers a beast of a wine that is densely packed with black fruit and baking spice flavors and is supported with firm, grainy tannins and crisp acid through to a finish with excellent persistence. (LPB) 97+
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The Wine Advocate
Jancis Robinson MW
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A heady, complex bouquet exudes dark fruit liqueur and floral pastille qualities, along with notes of sandalwood, smoked meat and star anise. Sweet and deeply pitched on the palate, offering vibrant cassis and boysenberry flavors that gain vivacity with air. Chewy tannins frame the sappy fruit on a lovely lingering finish. (JR)
Thick crimson. Some fresh fruit and not at all manipulated – just a slight worry as to exactly how fresh the fruit is but this wine stands out as being rather more natural than most. Long too. Well done! (JR)