2006 Glaetzer "Amon-Ra" Shiraz Barossa Valley South Australia

“The almost perfect 2006 Glaetzer Shiraz Amon-Ra Barossa Valley is packed with earthy, bright and mineral laced fruit, leather and chocolate ganache flavors that cover the palate. Despite the size, this has fantastic acidity, amazing purity, perfect balance and otherworldly finish.” (09/2008)

“The 2006 Amon-Ra displays both power and finesse. There plenty of concentrated black fruit, but there is also exotic spices, pepper, chocolate and even some violet providing a fresh element. Deeply layered with plenty of depth and a killer finish. (JD) 96+” (09/2009)

“Impenetrable color; a full-bodied palate, stacked to the gills with layer-upon-layer of blackberry, prune, licorice and plum fruit, yet the tannin and oak are not overdone, nor is the alcohol.” (07/2008)

“Shows a slightly lifted, peppery character on the nose, but also plenty of toasty oak and bold fruit. Loads of blackberries, blueberries and chocolate cascade over the palate, accented with enough spice and warmth to leave a fleeting impression of fruitcake. Lush and long on the finish. (JC)” (11/2007)

“Deep garnet, the 2006 Amon-Ra opens with a really earthy, meaty and gamey nose scented of slightly burnt toast, tar, licorice and after a few minutes a little menthol. Full and rich, the palate has dried mulberries and spice flavors alongside very crisp acid, medium levels of chewy tannins before finishing long. (LPB)” (02/2013)

“Inky ruby. Exotically perfumed nose displays ripe blueberry, boysenberry, cinnamon, wilted flowers and patchouli; smells like a head shop. Chewy dark berry flavors soften with air, ultimately offering superb clarity and a velvety texture. Becomes sweeter on the finish, with slowly building tannins adding an impression of structure to this sexy fruit bomb. This is the style that made the Barossa famous. (JR)” (07/2008)

“Very deeply coloured. Sweet lightly minty cassis and pretty ripe and a little earthy. Firm but very smooth tannins. Cedary. After the Plantagenet, both the acidity and the alcohol seem to stick out a little, hence the minus, though it is definitely blockbuster, concentrated Shiraz. 18-/20 points (JR)” (08/2019)