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2006 Glaetzer Bishop Shiraz
Another Outstanding Shiraz From The Young Barossa Maestro!
Cellar 3-4 years (2011-2012)
Alc/Vol: 14.5%
First Tasted, November 2007:
Opaque black crimson colour with black crimson hue. The nose delivers strong varietal aroma, with a top note of liquorice, followed by plum, blackberry, vanilla and spice. The palate is generous, there is plenty of weight and ripe fruit flavours of plum, spice, vanilla and liquorice emerge – delivering a mouthfilling sensation. Spice and vanilla dominate the back palate, followed by a layer of black pepper. Fine grained tannins. Long black pepper aftertaste.
Cellar 4-5 years (2011-2012)
Alc/Vol: 14.5%
95
Other Reviews.....
The 2006 Bishop was sourced from 60-year-old vines and aged for 14 months in used French and American oak. Purple/black in color, it has an expressive nose of cedar, smoke, game, bacon, and blueberry. On the palate this medium to full-bodied wine is tightly wound but has all the right stuff. There are tons of ripe fruit and silky tannin, excellent balance and a long finish, but the wine will need 8-10 years to fully display its personality. It will easily last through 2036. Hats off to Ben Glaetzer for producing an extraordinary portfolio! The renowned winemaker, Ben Glaetzer, sources all of his fruit for this label from the Ebenezer district in the northern Barossa. Many knowledgeable experts cite this sub-region as the finest in the Valley.
92-94 points
Jay Miller - The Wine Advocate