TASTING NOTES FOR Glaetzer Amon-Ra Shiraz Barossa Valley South Australia 2021

🍷 Appearance
Deep, inky purple with a near-black core. Dense and powerful, showing the intensity of old-vine Barossa Shiraz.

👃 Aromas
Highly expressive and layered, with blackberry, dark plum and black cherry.
Complex notes of liquorice, cedar, mocha, spice and hints of earth and leather build impressive depth.

👅 Palate
Full-bodied and richly concentrated, delivering waves of dark fruit—blackberry, cassis and plum.
Seamlessly integrated oak adds flavours of dark chocolate, espresso and spice, with a balance of power and finesse.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Velvety yet structured, with fine, cascading tannins and balanced acidity.
The finish is long, mouth-filling and persistent, with lingering dark fruit, spice and savoury complexity.

🍇 Overall Style
A flagship Barossa Shiraz—powerful, layered and built to age.
Sourced from old vines (50–130 years), it delivers intensity, richness and structure while maintaining elegance and precision.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with premium beef, ribeye steak, lamb or game meats.
Also exceptional with slow-cooked dishes or aged hard cheeses.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A true icon of Australian Shiraz—bold, complex and seriously impressive.
Perfect for premium mixed dozens—adds depth, prestige and a cellar-worthy statement wine.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷