***Ranked 1st out of 112 in Decanter Magazine's South Australian Shiraz feature***
Ben Glaetzer has long been celebrated among the cult, young rock star, set of the Barossa wine fraternity, but in recent years his wines have adopted a more relaxed demeanour in which fruit expression is prized above ripeness, alcohol and oak. This is particularly pertinent in toning the warm Ebenezer sub-region of Northern Barossa, where Glaetzer sources Bishop from 35-125 year old vines. Extended maceration keeps the wine soft and approachable, while French oak ensures the wood influence is subtle, giving full voice to the outstanding 2012 vintage.
Vivid purple. Highly fragrant aromas of candied cassis, blueberry and liquorice, with pungent notes of vanilla bean, violet and mocha. Lush, intensely flavoured
and broad, offering deep black and blue fruit and vanilla qualities and an exotic floral nuance. Finishes smooth, smoky and long, with resonating spiciness and slow-mounting, supple tannins.
