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2006
Amon Ra Shiraz Barossa Valley
(750ml)
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Producer: |
Glaetzer Wines
glaetzer.com
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| Appellation: |
Barossa Valley - South Australia - Australia
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| Type: |
red
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| Varietal: |
Shiraz
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| Maturity: |
Drink |
| Rating: |
Outstanding |
| Est. Price: |
$80.00 |
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Alcohol %: |
15.8 |
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Tasting Notes:
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tasted:
January 9, 2011
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Shawn Wallace
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98 points
"Color: dark; Nose: fragrant; Body: full-bodied; Finish: very persistent; Overall: bold; decant for at least two hours and then lookout."
Best 2011-2030
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rated:
October 31, 2007
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Jay Miller (Wine Advocate)
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97 points
"Amon-Ra has become one of Australia’s icon wines. Made from 100% Shiraz sourced from vineyards ranging in age from 80-120 years and with microscopic yields of 0.5 tons per acre, the 2006 Amon-Ra was aged for 15 months in new French and American oak. The wine is a thick, glass-coating, purple/black in color. The aromas cover a wide range of scents including smoke, vanilla, pepper, Asian spices, coconut, espresso, blueberry, and chocolate. Thick, rich, layered, and complete, this monumental wine offers extraordinary intensity and length. It requires 10-15 years to fully evolve and should easily last through 2040. Hats off to Ben Glaetzer for producing an extraordinary portfolio! The renowned winemaker, Ben Glaetzer, sources all of his fruit for this label from the Ebenezer district in the northern Barossa. Many knowledgeable experts cite this sub-region as the finest in the Valley."
Best 2017-2040
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rated:
February 2, 2008
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grace chen
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5 stars
Best 2013-2029
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rated:
April 16, 2008
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RP
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97 points
Best 2017-2044
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rated:
May 14, 2008
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Kathy Earhart
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97 points
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rated:
February 19, 2009
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Robert Parker
erobertparker.com
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"97-100 points Robert Parker: "Amon-Ra has become one of Australia’s icon wines. Made from 100% Shiraz sourced from vineyards ranging in age from 80-120 years and with microscopic yields of 0.5 tons per acre, the 2006 Amon-Ra was aged for 15 months in new French and American oak. The wine is a thick, glass-coating, purple/black in color. The aromas cover a wide range of scents including smoke, vanilla, pepper, Asian spices, coconut, espresso, blueberry, and chocolate. Thick, rich, layered, and complete, this monumental wine offers extraordinary intensity and length. It requires 10-15 years to fully evolve and should easily last through 2040. Hats off to Ben Glaetzer for producing an extraordinary portfolio! The renowned winemaker, Ben Glaetzer, sources all of his fruit for this label from the Ebenezer district in the northern Barossa. Many knowledgeable experts cite this sub-region as the finest in the Valley." (10/07)
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Best -2040
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