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Amon-Ra Vertical
Kevin's House
Tasted February 4, 2012 by 3daywinereview.com with 816 views
Introduction
A solid effort but I would never do a vertical of Aussie wines again as these wines were similar and blended together. When I have done Aussie Shiraz tastings with all different producers they have always been great. Ben makes some nice wines overall and they showed well tonight. Of course our group (anti corked bottles) had one but of course Kevin had a backup which was perfect. Still can't figure out the wine geek who brings a corked bottle to a tasting. It is called preview or have a back up. I look forward to the next Italian event.
Flight 1 (5 notes)
Red
2002 Glaetzer Shiraz Amon-Ra Barossa Valley
92 points
A solid effort with the most obvious eucalyptus nose of the bunch. Violets, crushed rock, licorice and mint. The main fruit component was blackberries. Medium finish and still another five years of life however I would drink now with this one. One hour double decant.
Red
2003 Glaetzer Shiraz Amon-Ra Barossa Valley
93 points
The best this wine has shown to date. Really four hours decanted and many times through MR. Vinturi. Blackpepper, spice, licorice, blueberries, raspberries and cedar. Lighter fruit than the rest of the wines and a solid medium finish. Five to ten year drinking window.
Red
2004 Glaetzer Shiraz Amon-Ra Barossa Valley
94 points
Dark purple. Best wine of the night with bing cherries, blackberries, pepper, violets, tobacco and crushed rock. Concentrated and intense wine. Long finish and picks up a charcoal note on the finish. Wonderful wine that should improve with ten more years in the cellar.
Red
2005 Glaetzer Shiraz Amon-Ra Barossa Valley
89 points
Not a good showing for this wine and about as interesting as a $15 Aussie Shiraz. Blackberries, spice and violets. Very light on the palate and lacks concentration. Medium finish and picks up some blueberries. As others have noted quite acidic for an Aussie Shiraz. For $15 I am a buyer but not at $50 plus.
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Red
2006 Glaetzer Shiraz Amon-Ra Barossa Valley
94 points
A very good showing and this wine will improve and might eclipse the 04 in quality. This is the third time trying this wine and always solid. Floral, spice, blueberries, wood and minerals. Picked up a white pepper note on the palate and long finish. Concentrated wine and the only wine that kept improving over the course of three plus hours. Hold.