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Glaetzer Amon Ra Shiraz 2004
Barossa Valley, South Australia, AustraliaAmon-Ra, the King of all Gods is Ben Glaetzer's moniker for his best shiraz. After a difficult '03 vintage, where a single day's rain wiped out most of the crop, the '04 Amon-Ra is all it can be and more. Glaetzer is all about the purity of the fruit and with overnight temperatures in the 18 to 25 degree range, he appears to have a handle on the acidity question as well. The 105 to 115 year-old vines are situated in the Northern Ebenezer region of Barossa. The oak is a 40/60 mix of American/French, and it's all new. Spicy nutmeg black fruit scented flavours melt across the palate. Dense rich and powerful this is a considerable jump in quality and quantity over the '03. Love the savoury undertones and the supple fine-grained tannins. Very hedonistic without going over the top. There are only 12,000 bottles for the world. Definitely, a bargain among top end Barossa shiraz.Tasted: 15 November 2005Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $84.99 | 750ml | specialty |
| AB | $72.99 | 750ml | fine wine boutiques |
| MB | $76.99 | 750ml | private wine shops |
| ON | $100.00 | 750ml |
Grape: Shiraz/SyrahCSPC: 336156UPC: 9322246009021
