Glaetzer, 'Amon Ra' Shiraz 2021
Product Information
Country Australia
Region Barossa
Grape Variety Shiraz
Vintage 2021
ABV 15.5%
Discover the bold elegance of the Glaetzer Amon-Ra Shiraz 2021, a premium old vine Shiraz from the famed Ebenezer sub-region in the northern Barossa Valley. This vintage showcases the unique power and finesse that has made Glaetzer a benchmark in Australian winemaking.
Vineyard
Sourced exclusively from exceptional old vines aged between 50 and 130 years in Ebenezer, Barossa Valley, renowned for producing intensely concentrated Shiraz. Low yields of just 2 tonnes per hectare ensure exceptional quality and depth.
Vintage
A cooler, wetter spring followed by a mild, dry summer delivered perfect conditions for flowering and fruit ripening. The long, dry extended summer promoted exceptional ripeness, leading to higher yields and outstanding concentration after a very small 2020 vintage.
Vinification
Fermented in small open-top fermenters with hand plunging three times daily. Aged for 16 months in 100% new oak hogsheads (95% French, 5% American) and matured on lees to preserve vibrancy. Bottled unfiltered to retain the wine’s natural complexity.
Tasting Notes
Deep purple in youth, evolving into a garnet hue with age. Aromas of dark cherry, blackberry, cracked black pepper, and exotic spice leap from the glass. The palate is rich, layered, and impeccably balanced, offering dark fruit intensity supported by fine spice and herbal complexity.
Cellaring Potential
Structured for longevity. Will reward careful cellaring for 15–20+ years.
Glaetzer Wines is a boutique, family-owned winery in Australia’s Barossa Valley, renowned for producing premium old vine Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Established in 1995, the winery continues a winemaking legacy that dates back to the late 1800s, when the Glaetzer family emigrated from Germany and became some of the first viticulturalists in both the Barossa Valley and Clare Valley.
Today, Glaetzer Wines is led by award-winning winemaker Ben Glaetzer, whose philosophy blends traditional techniques with modern precision. All fruit is hand-selected from the Ebenezer sub-region in the northern Barossa, a site famous for its dry-grown, non-grafted bush vines aged between 80 and 110 years. These ancient vines produce low yields of intensely flavoured grapes, forming the backbone of Glaetzer’s bold and expressive wines.
In the cellar, Ben practices minimal intervention winemaking, allowing the unique terroir of Barossa to shine through. Every wine is crafted in small batches to maintain quality and site expression.
Glaetzer's flagship wines, including the iconic Amon-Ra Shiraz and the Anaperenna Shiraz Cabernet blend, have gained global recognition for their depth, balance, and unmistakable Barossa character. Whether you are a collector or a connoisseur, Glaetzer Wines offers some of the best premium red wines from Australia.
