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Forgotten Hero is sourced from a stunning vineyard planted by the Atze family in 1951; a survivor of the infamous vine pull scheme of the 1980s. John and Barb Kalleske rescued the old vineyard in 1983 and have nurtured its vines ever since.
Forgotten Heroes three decades ago, these low yielding vines now provide intensely flavoured grapes for this classic Barossa Shiraz. Intuitive, small-batch winemaking, a minimum 20 months maturation in new French oak barrels, coupled with it only being bottled from the most outstanding vintages, results in a truly distinguished, complex and full-bodied wine.
Due to the tiny size of this vineyard and the low yields, less than 70 cases are bottled in any one vintage.
A rare treat, not to be missed.
| Vintage: | 2016 |
| Grape Varieties: | Shiraz 100% |
| Harvest Date: | February 2016 |
| Bottling Date: | July 2018 |
| Technical Details: | 15% Alc. |
| Food Pairing |
Grilled or roast beef and lamb. Big beefy stew, venison or a mellow blue cheese. |
| Serving Temperature: |
18 Degrees Celcius. |
| Cellaring: |
The 2016 vintage is a big and powerful vintage and the Forgotten Hero Shiraz shows it in spades. This wine will cellar for 20 + years. |
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Forgotten Hero is sourced from a stunning vineyard planted by the Atze family in 1951; a survivor of the infamous vine pull scheme of the 1980s. 5th generation Barossa Valley and long haul grape growers, John and Barb Kalleske, rescued the old block in 1983 and have nurtured its vines ever since. |
| Fermentation/Maturation |
21 days extended maceration time on skins. |
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Vineyard: |
Planted 1951, Rows running North to South, Single |
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Vintage: |
A warm vintage which saw nice even and early ripening giving the wines great balance and powerful weight. Colour is excellent and the tannin profile ripe and smooth. |
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2016 Vintage
Shiraz often steals the limelight in the Barossa Valley. However, local vignerons know that the careful blending of Shiraz with Mataro and Grenache results in something better than the sum of their parts. At Atze’s Corner, we’ve followed this practice to create an A-label estate wine: our Barossa Valley Estate Grenache Shiraz Mataro.
This GSM wine (Grenache Shiraz Mataro) is vibrantly purple. Its tone betrays the presence of that deeply-coloured, muscular Mataro, which builds on the hues of the Australia Grenache and Shiraz. On the bouquet of this Grenache red wine, you can enjoy the sweet compote notes of blackcurrants and raspberries. It’s a complex, fascinating bouquet which keeps you going back for more.
The palate of this GSM wine is precise and bright, with layered, elegant tannins supporting plush, ripe dark berries and sweet red cherries. The acidity, which is retained in the wine, adds an extra element of freshness and vibrancy which lingers on the palate. The aroma of the wine is characterized by notes of pepper, sage, and herb.
The Makeup of Our GSM
An excellent GSM calls for the perfect harmony among Grenache, Shiraz, and Mataro. At Atze’s Corner, we’ve cracked the code: we use 60 percent Grenache wine with 30 percent Shiraz and 10 percent Mataro. The Grenache wine stays for just eight months in barrels, whereas the other two require a full 12 months to reach maturity.
Our 2016 estate wine is exceptionally flavorful due to the warm and dry summer our vineyard experienced. These weather patterns allowed the fruit develop to the optimal weight and balance to create a superb GSM.
If you’re new to blended wines, our GSM makes for the perfect introduction. It takes the best of three well-loved wines from Barossa and combines them in a way that allows you to appreciate what each has to offer, without any one being overpowering.
Review by Andrew Graham, Australian Wine Review.
There’s a real exuberance to this wine. An energy of Grenache raspberry fruit, the plum Shiraz and licorice Mataro hints, and just a faint bitterness on the finish. Grenache is the star here, and gee it’s a convincing wine. Low acid only enhances the drinkability. Yum. Best drinking: 2017-2028. 18/20, 93/100. 14.5%, $24.95. Would I buy it? Absolutely.
96 Points - Wine Showcase Magazine
| Vintage: | 2016 |
| Grape Varieties: | Grenche 60% Shiraz 30% Mataro 10% |
| Harvest Date: | March 30th 2016 |
| Bottling Date: | July 25th 2017 |
| Technical Details: | 14.5% Alc. |
| Food Pairing |
Enjoy as a casual red to get the evening going or to pair |
| Serving Temperature: |
15 Degrees Celcius. |
| Cellaring: |
Up to five years will see the wine develop from its |
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Background/Story: |
Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro are the three bedrock red varieties on which the Barossa’s reputation is founded. Shiraz generally steals the regional limelight but the insightful vignerons of the valley know that the careful blending of the three results in something better than the sum of the parts. |
| Vinification/Maturation |
Grenache: 8 Months in 6 year old French Pungeon Shiraz and Mataro: 12 Months in third and fourth fill French and American Hogsheads to add oak structure and complexity. |
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Vintage: |
2016 will go down as one of the greatest Barossa |
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A classic smooth Cabernet Sauvignon from a quintessential Barossa Valley Cabernet vintage. It is approachable on opening, and its compelling aromas of juniper, black pepper and mint along with flavours of dark chocolate, plum and blackcurrant will have you coming back for more.
It’s a delicious, softer, riper style of Cabernet Sauvignon Wine, which makes it a perfect fit for those who also love a rounder fuller style.
Located in the iconic sub region of Ebenezer this is from one of the Barossa Valley’s most prized grape growing patches of dirt. The ancient soils in this area restrict the vines growth and give us a wine high in intensity and concentration.
This Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a wine to be experienced.
| Vintage: | 2017 |
| Grape Varieties: | Cabernet Sauvignon 100% |
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| Technical Details: | 14.5% Alc. |
| Food Pairing |
Best served with grilled red meat, creamy and cheesy tomato based dishes. |
| Serving Temperature: |
17 Degrees Celcius. |
| Cellaring: |
Up to 10 years will see the wine develop from its dark fruit-packed youth to a softer more complex and nuanced maturity. |
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Background/Story: |
A classic smooth Cabernet Sauvignon from a quintessential Barossa Valley Cabernet vintage. It is approachable on release and it’s compelling aromas of juniper, black pepper and mint along with flavours of dark chocolate, plum and back currant will having you coming back for more. |
| Vinification/Maturation |
Cold soaked on skins to extract colour and extended skin contact after fermentation for a total of 16 days adds structure and weight to the palate. Gently pressed and allowed to undergo secondary fermentation in Oak barrels. |
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Vineyard: |
Located in the iconic sub region of Ebenezer this is from one of the Barossa Valley’s most prized grape growing patches of dirt. The ancient soils in this area restrict the vines growth and give us a wine high in intensity and concentration. |
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Vintage: |
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This is a fruit-driven Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016 with all the ripe black fruit flavours we’ve come to expect from the Barossa Valley favourite.
As with all Atze’s wines, this Barossa Shiraz Estate has been made using the traditional artisan approach - destemmed without crushing, delicately moved to the fermenter to keep the grapes intact, hand pumped over and basket pressed to create a pure and expressive Barossa Shiraz Estate wine.
The peppery spice, the vanilla of oak, the dark fruits and liquorice of the aroma flow through to the palate and wrap the rich tannins in a layer of flavour. You’re left with a lingering finish of cacao and the hope that there’s another glass available.
This Barossa Valley Shiraz is not to be missed!
| Vintage: | 2016 |
| Grape Varieties: | Shiraz 100% |
| Harvest Date: | March 5th 2016 |
| Bottling Date: | July 25th 2017 |
| Technical Details: | 14.5% Alc. |
| Food Pairing |
Best served with grilled red meat, creamy and cheesy tomato based dishes. |
| Serving Temperature: |
16 Degrees Celcius. |
| Cellaring: |
Up to 10 years will see the wine develop from its dark fruit-packed youth to a softer more complex and nuanced maturity. |
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Background/Story: |
This is a fruit-driven Shiraz with all the ripe black fruit flavours we’ve come to expect from the Barossa Valley favourite. As with all Atze’s wines, this has been made using the traditional artisan approach - destemmed without crushing, delicately moved to the fermenter to keep the grapes intact, hand pumped over and basket pressed to create a pure and expressive wine. |
| Vinification/Maturation |
Cold soaked on skins to extract colour and extended skin contact after fermentation for a total of 16 days adds structure and weight to the palate. Gently pressed and allowed to undergo secondary fermentation in Oak barrels. |
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Vineyard: |
Located in the iconic sub region of Koonunga and Ebenezer this is from one of the Barossa Valley’s most prized grape growing regions. The ancient soils in this area restrict the vines growth and give us a wine high in intensity and concentration. |
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Vintage: |
2016 will go down as one of the greatest Barossa |
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