Opulent 2022 Shiraz

$25

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• Vintage:	2022
  Grape Varieties:	Shiraz 100%
  Harvest Date:	March 2022
  Bottling Date:	December 2023
  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.
  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. 16 months in American and French oak barrels.
  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.
  Vintage:	2022 will go down as one of the classic Barossa Vintages in recent history. A mild summer has helped the wines show powerful fruit weight and balance.

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Bachelor 2020 Shiraz

$35

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• Bachelor 2020 Shiraz 
  

  Introducing Bert's Legacy Shiraz: A Tribute to Barossa Valley Heritage

  93 Points - Ray Jordan 

  We are delighted to present Bert's Legacy Shiraz, a wine that pays homage to the rich history of the Barossa Valley and the enduring spirit of the man who once worked the very land from which this exceptional fruit is sourced. Named after Bert Kleining, a beloved bachelor who toiled on the land, this wine is a true testament to the legacy of passion and dedication.

  Tasting Note: Bert's Legacy Shiraz showcases a deep ruby red hue, hinting at the depth within. On the nose, enchanting notes of raspberry and red plum lead the way. The palate is a symphony of complexity, unveiling ripe tannins, tantalizing toasted bread, and vanilla aromas, intertwined with a delightful spicy character of cloves and white pepper.

  Pairing: Embrace the splendor of Bert's Legacy Shiraz with high-grade Wagyu steak or indulge in the tender succulence of slow-roast lamb. Its versatility allows for an array of delectable pairings to elevate your dining experience.

  Alcohol: 14.5%

  Maturation: Aged for 20 months in a mix of 20% New French oak and 3rd and 4th fill French and American Oak Hogsheads, this wine boasts stunning oak smoothness and a rich mouthfeel, adding depth to its remarkable character.

  Vineyard: Bert's Legacy Shiraz hails from vines planted between 1951 and 2000. The single cordon spur (hand) pruned vines ensure low yield and high-grade fruit production, with each vine tended to with utmost care.

  Sub Regions: Sourced from the iconic subregion of Koonunga, located at the Northern tip of the Barossa Valley, the vines thrive in ancient Red/Brown Clay loam over deep red clay, revealing the secret to the wine's concentration and structure.

  Elevation: 270-290 Metres

  Cellaring: While this wine is ready to be enjoyed now, its potential for aging gracefully is exceptional, with the promise of evolving beautifully until 2032. For the ultimate experience, be sure to decant and allow its true quality to shine.

  Experience the heritage and heart of Bert's Legacy Shiraz. Raise your glass in tribute to a tale of dedication and love for the land, and savor the essence of the Barossa Valley in every luxurious sip.

  
  

• Vintage:	2020
  Grape Varieties:	Shiraz 100%
  Harvest Date:
  Bottling Date:
  Technical Details:	14.5% Alc.
  Food Pairing	Perfect for high grade Wagyu steak or slow roast lamb.
  Serving Temperature:	16 Degrees Celcius.
  Cellaring:	Drink now to 2030 but be sure to decant it to open it up and let its quality shine.
  Background/Story:	The Kalleske family has five generations-worth of experience growing Shiraz in the Barossa so when they identify a vineyard that they think is perfect for Shiraz it’s a comment worth listening to. In the mid-seventies Andy’s parents spotted just such a block and planted it. The Bachelor Shiraz is the result; named in honour of Bert Kleinig from whom they bought the block. Cut from the cloth that is classic Barossa Shiraz this vintage of The Bachelor is a great cellaring proposition, it’s easily got 15 years in it and likely a good few more. Currently it’s youthful and explosively rich with primary brightness melded with subtle oak toastiness. As it evolves in the cellar I see layers of complexity revealing themselves and the opulence maturing into more subtle flavours. It’s a show-stopper right now though.
  Maturation	18 Months in 30% New French oak and 3rd and 4th fill mix of French and American Oak Hogsheads to give stunning oak smoothness and rich mouthfeel.
  Vineyard/Viticulture:	Koonunga and Ebenezer - Iconic sub regions at Northern tip of the Barossa Valley. Brown Clay loam over deep red clay.                                                      Single cordon spur (hand) pruned vines, 2.5 tonne/acre, shoot thinned for the vine to produce high grade fruit. Sourced from 3 vineyards, Boehm’s (Flat ground), Cemetery (Western facing high slope) and Lorna’s (Eastern facing high slope) blocks.
  Vintage:

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Bachelor 2021 Shiraz

$35

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• Bachelor 2021 Shiraz  
  

  WINNER!

  BEST SOUTH AUSTRALIAN SHIRAZ

  2023 GREAT AUSTRALIAN SHIRAZ CHALLENGE

  

  Awarded Best South Australian Shiraz at the Great Australian Shiraz Challenge, this is a special investment for a wine of such caliber, grab yours delivered to your door today.

  The wine...

  We are delighted to present Bachelor Bert's Legacy Shiraz, a wine that pays homage to the rich history of the Barossa Valley and the enduring spirit of the man who once worked the very land from which this exceptional fruit is sourced. Named after Bert Kleining, a beloved bachelor who toiled on the land, this wine is a true testament to the legacy of passion and dedication. 

  Tasting Note: Bachelor Bert's Shiraz showcases a deep ruby red hue, hinting at the depth within. On the nose, enchanting notes of raspberry and red plum lead the way. The palate is a symphony of complexity, unveiling ripe tannins, tantalizing toasted bread, and vanilla aromas, intertwined with a delightful spicy character of cloves and white pepper.

  Pairing: Embrace the splendor of Bachelor Bert's Shiraz with high-grade Wagyu steak or indulge in the tender succulence of slow-roast lamb. Its versatility allows for an array of delectable pairings to elevate your dining experience.

  Alcohol: 14.5%

  Maturation: Aged for 20 months in a mix of 20% New French oak and 3rd and 4th fill French and American Oak Hogsheads, this wine boasts stunning oak smoothness and a rich mouthfeel, adding depth to its remarkable character.

  Vineyard: This Shiraz hails from vines planted between 1951 and 2000. The single cordon spur (hand) pruned vines ensure low yield and high-grade fruit production, with each vine tended to with utmost care.

  Sub Regions: Sourced from the iconic subregion of Koonunga, located at the Northern tip of the Barossa Valley, the vines thrive in ancient Red/Brown Clay loam over deep red clay, revealing the secret to the wine's concentration and structure.

  Elevation: 270-290 Metres

  Cellaring: While this wine is ready to be enjoyed now, its potential for aging gracefully is exceptional, with the promise of evolving beautifully until 2032. For the ultimate experience, be sure to decant and allow its true quality to shine.

  Experience the heritage and heart of Bachelor Shiraz. Raise your glass in tribute to a tale of dedication and love for the land, and savor the essence of the Barossa Valley in every luxurious sip.

• Vintage:	2021
  Grape Varieties:	Shiraz 100%
  Harvest Date:
  Bottling Date:
  Technical Details:	14.5% Alc.
  Food Pairing	Perfect for high grade Wagyu steak or slow roast lamb.
  Serving Temperature:	16 Degrees Celcius.
  Cellaring:	Drink now to 2035 but be sure to decant it to open it up and let its quality shine.
  Background/Story:	The Kalleske family has five generations-worth of experience growing Shiraz in the Barossa so when they identify a vineyard that they think is perfect for Shiraz it’s a comment worth listening to. In the mid-seventies Andy’s parents spotted just such a block and planted it. The Bachelor Shiraz is the result; named in honour of Bert Kleinig from whom they bought the block. Cut from the cloth that is classic Barossa Shiraz this vintage of The Bachelor is a great cellaring proposition, it’s easily got 15 years in it and likely a good few more. Currently it’s youthful and explosively rich with primary brightness melded with subtle oak toastiness. As it evolves in the cellar I see layers of complexity revealing themselves and the opulence maturing into more subtle flavours. It’s a show-stopper right now though.
  Maturation	18 Months in 30% New French oak and 3rd and 4th fill mix of French and American Oak Hogsheads to give stunning oak smoothness and rich mouthfeel.
  Vineyard/Viticulture:	Koonunga and Ebenezer - Iconic sub regions at Northern tip of the Barossa Valley. Brown Clay loam over deep red clay.                                                      Single cordon spur (hand) pruned vines, 2.5 tonne/acre, shoot thinned for the vine to produce high grade fruit. Sourced from 3 vineyards, Boehm’s (Flat ground), Cemetery (Western facing high slope) and Lorna’s (Eastern facing high slope) blocks.
  Vintage:

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Eddies Old Vine 2020 Shiraz (Average Vine Age 70 years)

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•  SOLD OUT 
  

  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.

   

• Vintage:	2020
  Grape Varieties:	Shiraz 100%
  Harvest Date:	March 15 2020
  Bottling Date:	February 2023
  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 2020 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:	2018 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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Boehm's Black 2019 Shiraz

$80

Combines the deft winemaking touch of uber-ripe fruit, with freshness of style and overt but...

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Forgotten Hero 2020 Shiraz (Vineyard 1951)

$120

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• 2020 Vintage New Release

  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:	2020
  Grape Varieties:	Shiraz 100%
  Harvest Date:	March 2020
  Bottling Date:	January 2022
  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 2019 vintage is a big and powerful vintage and the Forgotten Hero Shiraz shows it in spades. This wine will cellar for 20 + years.
  Background/Story:	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. Once a Forgotten Hero three decades ago, this low yielding block now provides me with intensely flavoured grapes for this classic Barossa Shiraz. Due to the tiny size of this vineyard and the low yields, less than 70 cases are bottled in any one vintage.
  Fermentation/Maturation	Barrel Fermentation 21 days extended maceration time on skins. Primary and secondary fermentation in oak Barrels. 30 months in 100% new French oak Hogshead (300 litre) barrels.
  Vineyard:	Planted 1951, Rows running North to South, Single cordon spur vines. Sandy Loam over red –brown clay.
  Vintage:	A dry & 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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Zen Master 2020 Shiraz (Vineyard 1912)

$200

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• 2020 VINTAGE New Release Vintage

  This is the Zen Master, a Barossa Shiraz made from one hundred year old vines. As concentrated and complex as the vines are ancient, this is a wine to cellar for upwards of 10 years. And the wait will be worth it. Zen Master is the epitome of Barossa Shiraz as we have come to know and love it.

  The inky-deep purple colour catches your eye while floral characters, violet and rose petal, stream from the glass. Drinking Zen Master is pure joy. It is silky smooth, utterly seamless and perfectly balanced. Ripe, black fruit characters dominate the palate complexed by pepper spices and dark chocolate, a note of vanilla and hazelnut.

  This wine is a master of its domain. It will reward your years of cellaring, or show powerful expressive fruit as a young red.

   

• Vintage:	2020
  Grape Varieties:	Shiraz 100%
  Harvest Date:
  Bottling Date:
  Technical Details:	15% Alc.
  Food Pairing	Grilled or roast grass fed beef. Barbequed or flame grilled red meats like pepper steaks.
  Serving Temperature:	18 Degrees Celcius.
  Cellaring:	If you open this wine before 2020 it will benefit from decanting half an hour before drinking. Careful cellaring of up to 30 years will reward your patience with a beautiful bottled aged characters and complexity.
  Background/Story:	This is the Zen Master, a Barossa Shiraz made from one hundred year old vines. As concentrated and complex as the vines are ancient this is a wine to cellar for upwards of 10 years. And the wait will be worth it. Zen Master is the epitome of Barossa Shiraz as we have come to know and love it. 50 dozen cases produced.
  Fermentation/Maturation	20 days extended maceration time on skins. Primary and Secondary fermentation in an oak Barrel (puncheon size 500 litre). 30 Months in one 100% New French AP John Pungeon (500 litre) barrel. This larger barrel format means the power and quality of the wine shines through and balances well with the right amount of smooth oak.
  Vineyard:	1912 Vineyard. Rows running Eats to west. Single cordon spur vines. 30cm Clay Loam over deep red/brown clay.
  Vintage:

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