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Rare Black 2018 Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - Single Vineyard
Phil Reedman- Master of Wine. Tasting note (below).
The Barossa Valley, quite rightly, trumpets its Shiraz wines to the world and generally leaves other regions to make the noise about Cabernet Sauvignon. Is this about to change I wonder?
Rare Black Cabernet Sauvignon is certainly raising the flag for Barossa Cabernet. The aroma is pure-play red capsicum; now there’s a varietal hallmark if ever there was one. The palate is medium-bodied with spicy, toasty French oak and coffee bean aromas and flavours.
Concentrated vermillion in colour, showing the concentration of low-yielding vines. An elegant, understated bouquet; youthfully varietal with cedary oak. “Power with Responsibility” best defines the palate. The colour might suggest a huge wine but this, while full-bodied, is dancingly elegant with vivid fruit and fine, structural tannins.
Given that I think this wine will live for 25 years it is a youthful now so please decant it early. Serve with Wagyu steak.
~ Phil Reedman MW
Vintage: 2018 was a warm season which allowed for amazing slow
ripening conditions, resulting in amazing balance of flavour,
structure and acidity. A truly stunning Cabernet Sauvignon
vintage.
Pairing: High grade Wagyu Steak or hearty dishes like Rosemary
braised lamb shanks.
Handcrafted: Only 200 Cases produced.
Alcohol: 14.5 %
Maturation: 24 Months in New French oak Hogsheads.
Sub Region: Ebenezer – Iconic sub region at very Northern tip of
the Barossa Valley characterised by it’s ancient soils and on this
site it’s red brown earth over broken limestone, perfect for a high
quality Cabernet. Single Vineyard: Sourced from a single vineyard
just 4.3km from Penfold’s Block 42, this site is beautifully suited to
growing premium Cabernet Sauvignon.
Elevation: 270 Metres
Cellaring: Drink now or up to 20 years from vintage but be sure to
decant it to open it up and let its quality shine
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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: | 2018 |
Grape Varieties: | Cabernet Sauvignon 100% |
Harvest Date: | March 2018 |
Bottling Date: | September 2021 |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Vintage: |
2018 |
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2019 Vintage - New Release
Single vineyard wines are always produced on a small scale, but our Montepulciano wine is especially exclusive. We only produced 35 dozen bottles of this rare, limited-edition wine.
How “The Mob” Came to be..
Our extravagant Montepulciano red wine has a dramatic backstory. 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 it almost proved to be fatal for this tiny patch of the estate. The sheep ravished the entire plot!
Luckily, all was not lost. Three years later, the first crop of grapes to be delivered from these tough young vines ripened, and we soon discovered that they were second to none. (That’s the beauty of growing on ironstone and red clay.) In fact, they were so perfect, we decided to use them for an extra special wine.
Our Montepulciano Wine
We all love our Barossa reds to be deeply coloured, and Montepulciano is no exception. The tone is a deep purple – almost inky. The Atze’s Corner take is full of dark cherries and blackberries. This primary flavour is supported by a spine of fine, savoury tannins, low in acidity but highly aromatic.
The wine’s richness and juicy fruit is clearly Barossa, but in this savoury profile there’s more than a nod to the food-friendly style of Italy. The wine has notes of both spice and pepper – almost a rustic touch, especially when paired with food. Its full-bodied texture is thick, close to syrupy.
Our exclusive Montepulciano wine is a real crowd pleaser with fans of Atze’s Corner. And, it has a history of receiving numerous awards from the experts to back up its world-class pedigree.
95 Points - Wine Showcase Magazine
Vintage: | 2019 |
Grape Varieties: | Montepulciano 100% |
Harvest Date: | March 25th 2019 |
Bottling Date: | October 10th 2020 |
Technical Details: | 14.0% |
Food Pairing |
This is a red which is made to be enjoyed with umami- |
Serving Temperature: |
15 Degrees Celcius. |
Cellaring: |
Drink now until 2030 |
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 |
18 months 3rd and 4th fill mix of French and American |
Vineyard: |
1 Ha single vineyard. Soil: Scattered Iron Stone/Shallow clay loan top soil over deep red clay. Site: East Facing Slope |
Vintage: |
Low Yelds of 2 tonne/acre and a dry summer with a warm February and mild March saw average ripening and well developed blue fruit flavours |
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GIANT 2020 DURIF
96 Points - Wine State magazine
The Durif red wine grape is one of Australia’s undiscovered gems. We suspect that people in the know 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 the outstanding results, there is a plan to plant more in the future.
Named 'The Giant' in tribute to an overly tall Barossa settler, the wine fully lives up to that description in all respects. You just have to witness the colour, which is a luminous purple black!
It’s dark and deliciously deep. The bouquet is brooding, dark and moody with black fruits and sweet spices, maybe a hint of liquorice too. A full-bodied wine with crafted, harmonious tannins backed up with a fresh line of acidity the fruit shines vividly.
For a variety noted for its robust tannins, this wine has got them fully corralled and under control. Tannins are there, but the fruit is so rich that they meld seamlessly, giving the wine some backbone and future, but not, by any means, preventing you enjoying it straight away.
Vintage: | 2020 |
Grape Varieties: | Durif 100% |
Harvest Date: | |
Bottling Date: | |
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. |
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. |
Vineyard: |
Sub Region: Koonunga and Ebenezer – Iconic sub regions at Northern tip of the Barossa Valley. |
Vintage: |
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Although the Barossa (and Atze’s Corner) is better known for its Shiraz, this Cab is an absolute stunner! Very deep in colour as its name suggests, the nose is complex with hints of cedar, Huon pine, eucalyptus and coffee bean, along with a vegetal twist of freshly chopped red capsicum. The taste is a mix of black fruits, mocha, and dark chocolate. Velvety tannins and a long finish like rolling thunder underscore the opulence of this absolutely delicious drop!
Rarely have I come across a black ink coloured red that tantalises the nostrils yet delivers so much more. The palate lingers long after the paired food disappears whilst calling out for more food and another sip. Amazing!
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