TASTING NOTES FOR Glaetzer Amon-Ra Shiraz Barossa Valley South Australia 2019

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

👃 Aromas
Highly expressive and layered, with blackberry, black cherry and dark plum.
Notes of cedar, vanilla, spice and hints of dried herbs and espresso add impressive complexity.

👅 Palate
Full-bodied and richly concentrated, delivering waves of dark fruit—blackberry, cassis and plum.
Seamless oak integration brings flavours of dark chocolate, liquorice and spice, with remarkable balance between power and freshness.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Velvety yet structured with superfine tannins and bright acidity.
The finish is long, mouth-filling and persistent, with lingering dark fruit, espresso and savoury spice.

🍇 Overall Style
A flagship Barossa Shiraz—powerful, layered and built to age.
Sourced from old vines in Ebenezer, it combines intensity with polish, showing both richness 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 cellar-worthy.
Perfect for premium mixed dozens—adds prestige, depth and a serious statement wine.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷