2017 Glaetzer Amon-Ra Shiraz

Superb colour saturation featuring an impenetrable black core and a very deep dark red black hue. Wafting out of the glass are potent aromatics of violets, ripe blackberry, dark plum and liquorice which seamlessly meld into vanillin oak, dark chocolate, earth and spicy mocha notes. Rich, plush and incredibly deep, dark plum, blackberry and liquorice flavours fill every corner of the mouth with underlying subtlety toasted vanillin cedar, earthy dark chocolate and spicy pepper elements. Fine, velvety tannins, yet quite sturdy underneath. Finishes with a lick of bright acidity and a long powerful aftertaste.
Cellar 8-10 years.
Alc. 15%

Other Reviews….
A profound example of Ebenezer fruit and skilled winemaking, the 2017 Amon Ra Shiraz is full-bodied and velvety in texture, picking up more nuances the longer it sits in the glass. Floral and mint notes appear on the nose, along with a mix of raspberries, blackberries and baking spices. There's plenty of new oak, but it's been mostly absorbed into the wine, leaving a drink that's rich and sumptuous. And just when you think it's over, a bit of licorice appears on the long finish to add a pleasant finale. Drink 2020-2035.
96 points
Joe Czerwinski – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate