Glaetzer Bishop Shiraz

The Glaetzer family is one of Australia's oldest winemaking families and has dedicated itself to producing small, exquisite wines. The impressive result is super-premium wines with a pronounced terroir character, produced in strictly limited quantities. The noble Shiraz grape was imported to Australia from France, where it is called Syrah, as early as 1837. Its deep black-red color and rich, fruity, and spicy aroma are its hallmarks. Even opulent Shiraz wines exhibit surprisingly fine structures on the palate. The taste is dominated by dark fruits and spicy undertones, leaving a profound depth of flavor with a dry finish. For Ben Gaetzer's Bishop, only the finest grapes from select vineyards are chosen, distinguished by their ripeness, vibrant color, abundance of juicy, berry nuances, and spicy notes. The ripe, peppery Shiraz grapes from the renowned Ebenezer vineyard give Bishop its body and texture. This robust wine, with typical Glaetzer elegance, matured for 14 months in French and American oak. Weinwelt 2012: 92 points for the 2009 vintage; Robert M. Parker: 90 points for the 2008 vintage; Wine Spectator 2010: 89 points for the 2008 vintage