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Eddies Old Vine 2021 Shiraz (Average Vine Age 70 years)

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  •  NEW RELEASE VINTAGE 2021

    When you’re looking for the archetypal Barossa Valley Shiraz, look no further than this broodingly intense red. The core of this magnificent wine comes from three Old Vine vineyards planted by the Atze family in 1912, 1951 and 1975. There two workers Eddies Staehr (Andy Kalleske's great uncle) and Eddies Liebig planted the oldest of these three vineyards in 1912.

    Pristine and youthfully deep, it’s virtually impenetrable, with the ruby red colour showing the power and concentration that low yielding, seriously old vines provide. A gloriously aromatic bouquet led by sweet spices and backed up by damson plum, dark chocolate and the most subtle of toasty oak.

    The rich, enveloping palate is lush and smooth with bright fruit; dark cherries and Christmas cake made all the more complex by the layers of spices: cloves, cinnamon and anise. As anticipated, the finish is uber-long with a savoury, umami note that leaves you wanting another sip.

    Pairing: Grilled or roast beef with a pepper sauce, slow roast lamb
    shank, barbequed or flame grilled red meats.
    Alcohol: 15 %
    Fermentation: 21 Day extended maceration time on skins, hand
    plunged, secondary ferment in barrel.
    Maturation: 30 Months in 50% new French Oak, 50% second fill
    French oak barrels.
    Cellaring: For a wine so young, and one with so much potential to
    mature, Eddies Old Vine is drinking startlingly well right now. But
    don’t be fooled; this wine will last and last for 25 years with a good
    cellar and self-control!.
    Old Vine Vineyards: Sourced from our 3 oldest vineyards on the
    estate surrounding the winery, planted in 1912, 1951 and 1975 t his
    wine represents the high quality of old vines and loam over red
    brown clay soils.


    • Vintage:  2021
      Grape Varieties: Shiraz 100%
      Harvest Date: March 20 2021
      Bottling Date: May 2024
      Technical Details: 15% Alc. 
      Food Pairing

      Grilled or roast beef with a pepper sauce, slow roast lamb shank, barbequed or flame grilled red meats.

      Serving Temperature:

      18 Degrees Celcius.

      Cellaring:

      For a wine so young, and one with so much potential to mature, Eddies Old Vine is drinking startlingly well right now. But don’t be fooled; this wine will last and last for 25 years with a good cellar and self-
      control!

      Background/Story:

      When you’re looking for archetypal Barossa Valley Shiraz look no further than this magnificent wine. The core of the wine is a century-and-a-bit old vineyard planted by the Eddies who give their name to the wine. Their plantings, together with two other old vine vineyards owned by the Kalleske family make up this broodingly intense red. 

      Fermentation/Maturation

      21 days extended maceration time on skins. Secondary fermentation in oak Barrels. Barrel ferment.

      30 Months in 60% New French oak hogsheads, 40% in second full French 

      Vineyard:

      Named in honour of the two Barossans who planted a vineyard in 1912, The Eddies Old Vine Shiraz celebrates the Barossa’s irreplaceable treasure-trove of old vineyards.  Combining the fruit from a rare ancient vineyard, planted in 1912, with fruit from a 59 year old vineyard and a 1975 block,  Andy Kalleske has captured the essence of these ancient vines which his parents, Barb and John have been nurturing for forty years. 

      Vintage:

      2021 was an exceptionally early vintage due to a warmer than average ripening period, giving the wines their full bodied and intense concentrated black fruit characters.



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    MB
    09/30/2021
    Mark B.
    Australia Australia
    Eddies Old Vine Dancers On The Tongue

    Special wines delivered by good people. I can't stop ordering, mainly because we can't stop drinking the fine product. Do yourself a favour....

    DH
    09/05/2021
    Darren H.
    Australia Australia
    A beautiful wine

    When you want to enjoy a quality classic Barossa shiraz but you don't want a second mortgage, Eddies Old Vine is what you are looking. Dark plum, super soft and smooth, delicious fruit and a characteristic 'praline' like flavour that just makes me pour another glass!

    PR
    06/02/2021
    Perry R.
    Australia Australia
    10 out 10

    Great classic Shiraz and great value.

    LB
    04/29/2021
    Lyndon B.
    Australia Australia
    All Time Favourite

    This is my favourite wine all time. Been having it since 2006 vintage and never get sick of it. Always a step above most other quality wines. Silky smooth, dark and rich, flavourful.

    DL
    04/19/2021
    Darren L.
    Australia Australia
    Magnificent

    Loved it, reccommend!