2016 Glaetzer Anaperenna Shiraz Cabernet

A blend of 84% Shiraz and 16% Cabernet Sauvignon. The Shiraz vines are aged between 30 and 100 years old, and the Cabernet between 30 and 130. Yields are 2.5 tonnes per hectare with the fruit fermented in 1- and 2-tonne open fermenters and hand plunged 3 times daily. Matured for 16 months in 100% new oak hogshead barrels (92% French and 8% American).

A rich, densely built blend of exemplary structure and power.

Magnificent colour density displaying an inky black core that’s totally impenetrable and a very deep dark purple black hue. Intense dark plum, cassis and liquorice aromas sail out of the glass with elements of vanillin cedar, light tobacco and confectionary also evident. Boasting an awesome level of concentration and richness, a sturdy, muscular tannin structure frames the opulent flavours of blackberries, liquorice and blackcurrant which saturate every corner of the mouth. Nuances of vanillin cedar, earthy tobacco, spice and pepper chime in on the dryish finish which has some grip to it. Exceptional power with a very long ripe blackberry, liquorice, blackcurrant, vanillin cedar, light earth and spicy pepper aftertaste.
Cellar 8-10 years.
Alc. 15.5%