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Handcrafted Wine
Family Owned
Sustainability
For every single bottle of Atze's wine you buy a tree will be planted and communities supported thanks to our new initiative and partnership with Eden Reforestation Projects. Making a big difference around the world.
Atze's Corner wines have won almost 100 awards around the world for taste, quality and excellence in winemaking. Prestigious accolades include the James Halliday Top Ten Dark Horse award, and making the highly regarded Wine Enthusiast top 100, beating 22,000 other wines to be awarded a place on the list.
$35.00
Unveiling "The Giant" Durif: Australia's Hidden Gem
Discover the well-kept secret of Australian wine enthusiasts - "The Giant" Durif, an undiscovered gem awaiting your senses. At Atze's Corner, we cherish the rare and scarce nature of this extraordinary grape variety, making it one of the Barossa Valley's best-kept treasures.
Tasting Note: Brace yourself for a dark and rich wine, crafted by our winemaker with absolute respect for this hardy grape variety. The bouquet delights with notes of barbecue smoke, licorice, and juicily-ripe plums. The palate takes you on a journey of ripe, concentrated black fruits and harmonious spices, beautifully enveloped by savory tannins. "The Giant" Durif is complete and truly harmonious.
Pairing: This wine yearns for robust accompaniments to complement its richness. Indulge in the likes of tender rabbit or a succulent sirloin steak to perfectly balance its opulence.
Alcohol: 14.5%
Maturation: Aged for 18 months in a blend of 3rd fill French/American oak and 20% new American Oak Hogsheads, this wine achieves a delightful softness while showcasing powerful upfront palate weight.
Single Vineyard: Our prized "The Giant" Durif comes from vines planted in 2005. Hand-pruned in a single cordon spur style, the vines produce high-grade fruit with a yield of 2.5 tonnes per acre.
Sub Regions: Sourced from the esteemed Koonunga subregion, where Brown Clay loam over deep red clay lends its unique influence.
Elevation: 280 Metres
Cellaring: Indulge in "The Giant" Durif now by decanting a few hours before dining, or allow it to evolve for up to 15 years, revealing even more layers of its captivating character.
Unleash the power and allure of "The Giant" Durif, a wine truly worthy of its name. Join us on an unforgettable journey through the Barossa Valley's hidden treasures, and let this exceptional wine leave an indelible mark on your palate.
| Vintage: | 2021 |
| Grape Varieties: | Durif 100% |
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| Technical Details: | 14.5% Alc. |
| Food Pairing |
This wine needs food, something robust like rabbit or a sirloin steak to balance its richness. |
| Serving Temperature: |
16 Degrees Celcius. |
| Cellaring: |
Drink now (decant a few hours before dining) or keep for up to a decade. |
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Background/Story: |
Durif is one of Australia’s undiscovered gems. People in the know, we suspect, keep quiet about it so as not to arouse too much competition for what is, after all, a scarce bottle of wine. Atze’s Corner is one of the only wineries in the Barossa Valley to have planted Durif and based on this result more should follow. Mind you, Andy Kalleske did plant his Durif on prime vineyard land in 200 dozen bottles produced |
| Maturation |
Maturation of 16 Months in new, 2rd and 3th fill mix of French and American Oak Hogsheads to give subtle hints of oak and soften our the bold ripe tannin. |
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Vineyard: |
Sub Region: Koonunga and Ebenezer – Iconic sub regions at Northern tip of the Barossa Valley. |
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2022 Vintage
Unveiling The Mob Montepulciano: A Rare Limited Edition Wine
Welcome to the exclusive world of The Mob Montepulciano – a wine like no other, where rarity meets drama and a tale of triumph unfolds. With only 150 dozen bottles crafted, this extravagant wine is a true gem waiting to be savored by a fortunate few.
The Dramatic Story: In its inaugural year, a mischievous group of sheep, affectionately named "The Mob," managed to infiltrate our vineyard through a tiny gap in the fence. A tragedy befell the vines, leaving the tiny patch of estate devastated. However, these tough vines proved their resilience. Three years later, they delivered a crop of grapes second to none, a testament to the beauty of growing on ironstone and red clay. From central Italy, Montepulciano is celebrated for its savory tannins and juicy fruit.
Tasting Note: A deep, dark purple hue foretells the great potential of The Mob Montepulciano. Its intense aroma captivates with candied, dark fruits, cracked pepper, and mocha. Upon sipping, the wine seamlessly comes together. Medium-bodied with silky, savory tannins gracefully framing the fruit – blackberries, zippy raspberries, and succulent blueberries create an irresistible symphony.
Pairing: This red wine is tailor-made for umami-rich foods. Pair it with a succulent rack of lamb or indulge in the earthy goodness of a mushroom risotto for a culinary experience to remember.
Production: Limited to a mere 150 dozen bottles, each sip of The Mob Montepulciano is a true privilege.
Alcohol: 14%
Maturation: Aged for 18 months in a mix of 3rd and 4th fill French Oak Hogsheads, this wine bears subtle hints of oak, allowing the chewy raw tannins to soften out gracefully.
Viticulture: Our single cordon spur (hand) pruned vines ensure low yield and exceptional fruit quality, producing a mere 2 tonnes per acre.
Single Vineyard: Planted in 2009 on 1 hectare of land with scattered ironstone and shallow clay loam over white sandstone. Nestled on an east-facing slope in the Koonunga subregion, The Mob Montepulciano enjoys an elevation of 300 meters.
Cellaring: This wine is ready to be enjoyed now, yet its aging potential promises delightful evolution until 2030.
Embrace the rarity and splendor of The Mob Montepulciano, where every sip tells a tale of resilience and triumph. Secure your place in history with this limited edition masterpiece and savor the enchanting flavors of this extraordinary wine.
| Vintage: | 2022 |
| Grape Varieties: | Montepulciano 100% |
| Harvest Date: | April 2021 |
| Bottling Date: | October 10th 2024 |
| Technical Details: | 14.5% |
| Food Pairing |
This is a red which is made to be enjoyed with umami- |
| Serving Temperature: |
15 Degrees Celcius. |
| Cellaring: |
Drink now until 2035 |
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Background/Story: |
Andy has adopted Montepulciano along with a swathe of other Italian varieties, introduced them to his family’s Barossa vineyards and is making the wine with his usual flair. But it was a close run thing with the Montepulciano; a mob of excited sheep nearly grazed the young vines to death. Resurrected, and I suppose, what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, the 2016 vintage has produced a cracking wine. |
| Maturation |
20 months 3rd and 4th fill mix of French |
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Vineyard: |
1 Ha single vineyard. Soil: Scattered Iron Stone/Shallow clay loan top soil over deep red clay. Site: East Facing Slope |
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Vintage: |
Low Yelds of 2.5 tonne/acre and a mild summer with a cooler February and mild March saw average ripening and well developed blue fruit flavours |
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NEW RELEASE VINTAGE Atze’s Corner Indulgent 2023 Grenache. Single Vineyard (Lorna's - Ebenezer) 92 Points...
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Inspired by the old Roses brought to the Barossa by our German ancestors in the 1800s. Originally grown in their gardens, these roses now bloom around our vineyards to declare summer's arrival. Vermentino, our estate’s only white variety, has an amazing harmony with our warm Mediterranean summers. Fresh acidity, zesty citrus flavours, and delicate floral notes.
Vermentino wine has been a part of the Atze’s range for several vintages now and as the vines mature, Andy’s ideas about how he wants the wine made, and how he wants to drink the wine have developed. We’re now seeing a wine with a little more longevity and an extra degree of zest.
Vermentino hailing from the sunny Mediterranean coasts of France and Italy, is well suited to the Barossa Valley where it soaks up the warm summer days and keeps its fresh acidity.
In Spring you can see the wild roses flowering as they lay scattered across the vineyard floor.
Vinified quite simply and bottled young this Vermentino wine is all about limey citrus and zesty, fresh tangy fruit stunning lingering flavours of honeysuckle and peach. Dry and utterly refreshing this is the perfect wine to drink right through the spring and summer.
| Vintage: | 2022 |
| Grape Varieties: | Vermentino 100% |
| Harvest Date: | March 10th 2022 |
| Bottling Date: | June 16th 2022 |
| Technical Details: | 12.0% Alc. |
| Food Pairing |
Pair it with seafood or drink as an aperitif, its 12% alcohol is refreshingly low. |
| Serving Temperature: |
Best chilled at 11 degrees. |
| Cellaring: |
Enjoy now! |
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Background/Story: |
Vermentino has been a part of the Atze’s range for several vintages now and as the vines mature, Andy’s ideas about how he wants the wine makde, and how he wants to drink the wine have developed. We’re now seeing a wine with a little more longevity and an extra degree of zest. Only 200 dozen bottles of this rare wine were made. Only the best selection of 2 different ferments chosen to ensure highest quality. |
| Vinification |
Slow ferment to retain the lovely aromatics |
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Vineyard: |
Located nearby to many Grange producing blocks this |
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Vintage: |
Dry and low yielding. |
$60.00
2021 VINTAGE - NEW RELEASE VINTAGE
Grenache is a stalwart of the Barossa Valley’s treasure trove of red varieties. A noble and respected variety from the Mediterranean, Grenache thrives in the Barossa’s warm, dry climate. These Old vines are lovingly tended by Andy’s parents John and Barb. Old vines such as these produce few grapes but those they do offer make fabulously concentrated wines. This 2021 vintage is a few years away from its peak, but it already revels in its silky body, fleshy strawberry and cream fruit with generous bouquet of roses and apricots. Drink with hearty winter foods; lambs shanks and mash would be perfect. Don’t forget to cellar some.
Holding off until the right calibre of fruit was ready means Atze’s have only released a Grenache since the sell-out 2012 four times.
Hotly anticipated, the 2021 is worth the wait.
One precious acre of Grenache, planted in 1975 near Atze’s Corner, is low yielding and difficult to prune – making the fruits of their labour all the more sweet.
Andy says:
I loved the riper take on the variety and quality of the 2012 vintage, and always wait to have another one good enough to put into bottle again.
At the time, John & Barb were considering pulling the vineyard out as the vines were low yielding and a pain in the butt to prune, so I thought if I put their name on the bottle as a single vineyard wine the vines would be safe!
After 14 Months in an 8 year old French oak puncheon, only one barrel was chosen out of 6 to be bottled for this limited release wine.
Bottled on the 8th October 2023, and a decade away from its peak, this wine in its youth revels in its silky body, fleshy strawberry and cream fruit with generous bouquet of roses and apricots.
Drink now to 2032. Be sure to decant it to open it up and let its quality shine.
| Vintage: | 2021 |
| Grape Varieties: | Grenache 100% |
| Harvest Date: | March 30th 2020 |
| Bottling Date: | October 8th 2023 |
| Technical Details: | 14.8% Alc. |
| Food Pairing |
Drink with hearty winter foods; lambs shanks and mash would be perfect. |
| Serving Temperature: |
17 Degrees Celcius. |
| Cellaring: |
Drink now till 2035 |
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Background/Story: |
Old Vine Grenache from a tiny one acre single vineyard near Atze’s Corner in the Barossa Valley, planted by my parents, 5th Generation Barossa Valley grape growers John and Barb Kalleske back in 1975. |
| Fermentation/Maturation | 2 barrels selected out of 6 for bottling of this wine. |
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Vineyard: |
Planted in 1975 by John and Barb Kalleske. |
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Vintage: |
An amazing ripening season saw excellent "hang time" for the Grenache fruit, resulting in beautiful texture, flavour and length in this Grenache. |
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Italian Varietal Wine Awards Trophy – Best Red Wine – The Mob 2015 Montepulciano
Italian Varietal Wine Awards Trophy – Chief Judges award for ‘Most Exciting Wine’ – The Mob 2015 Montepulciano
Italian Varietal Wine Awards Trophy – Australian Italian Varieties Wine Awards Champion 2016 – The Mob 2015 Montepulciano
Wine Of The year Montepulciano – 2017 Melbourne International Wine Competition – The Mob 2015 Montepulciano
With this exclusive single vineyard you are getting a rare limited edition wine (only 200 dozen bottles made).
This extravagant wine comes with a dramatic story... In its first year, a group of sheep, affectionately named “The Mob”, squeezed through a hole in the vineyard fence. It was a tragedy for the vines, and almost proved to be fatal for this tiny patch of the estate. They ravished the whole plot! But all was not lost. Three years later and the first crop of grapes to be delivered from these tough young vines are second to none. That’s the beauty of growing on ironstone and red clay.
Deeply coloured, as we all love our Barossa reds to be, the Atze’s take on this style is full of dark cherries and blackberries supported by a spine of fine, savoury tannins. Its richness and juicy-fruit is clearly Barossa but there’s more than a nod, in the savoury, food-friendly style to Italy.
It's a real crowd pleaser and it has a history of numerous awards to back up its world class pedigree.
| Vintage: | 2015 |
| Grape Varieties: | Montepulciano 100% |
| Harvest Date: | 4th March 2015 |
| Bottling Date: | August 8th 2016 |
| Technical Details: | 14.0% 3.65 pH 6.0 TA |
| Food Pairing |
This is a red which is made to be enjoyed with umami- |
| Serving Temperature: |
15 Degrees Celcius. |
| Cellaring: |
Drink now until 2023. |
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Background/Story: |
The Mob Single vineyard. Very limited edition (only 200 dozen bottles). And, with a story to match its extravagance. In its infant year, a group of sheep, affectionately named “The Mob”, squeezed through a hole in the vineyard fence. What happened then was nothing short of a tragedy, and almost proved to be fatal for this tiny patch. They ravished the whole plot. But, don’t despair. Three years later and the first crop of grapes to be delivered from these tough young vines are second to none. That’s what growing on iron stone and red clay does for you. Deeply coloured, as we all love our Barossa reds to be, with brisk acidity and fine, savoury tannins and the grape’s characteristic cherry and bramble fruit. |
| Maturation |
15 months 3rd and 4th fill mix of French and American |
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Vineyard: |
1 Ha single vineyard. Soil: Scattered Iron Stone/Shallow clay loan top soil over deep red clay. Site: East Facing Slope |
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Vintage: |
Low Yelds of 2.5 tonne/acre and a dry summer with a warm February and mild March saw early ripening and beautifully developed blue fruit flavours |
For every single bottle of Atze's wine you buy a tree will be planted and communities supported thanks to our new initiative and partnership with Eden Reforestation Projects. Making a big difference around the world.
Atze's Corner wines have won almost 100 awards around the world for taste, quality and excellence in winemaking. Prestigious accolades include the James Halliday Top Ten Dark Horse award, and making the highly regarded Wine Enthusiast top 100, beating 22,000 other wines to be awarded a place on the list.
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