2002 Glaetzer "Bishop" Shiraz Barossa Valley
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Wine Advocate
Reviewed October 2004The stunning 2002 Bishop (100% Shiraz from 40- to 80-year-old vines) was aged for 16 months in primarily old American hogsheads (300-500 liter barrels). This is a superb example of Barossa Shiraz, combining power and concentration with a sense of balance and symmetry. Dense purple-colored with a gorgeous nose of sweet cassis intertwined with new saddle leather, spice box and licorice, this full-bodied, unctuously-textured effort boasts tremendous intensity, good tannic structure, decent acidity, and a long, heady finish. The 14% alcohol content is relatively retrained by Barossa standards. It should drink well for 7-8 years.
Professional Reviews
91
Int'l Wine Cellar
Saturated ruby. Explosive, ripe aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, roasted coffee, fruitcake and cigarbox. Fat, even unctuous, displaying blueberry pie, sweet licorice, kirsch, molasses and subtle oak spices. The tannins are big but covered by fruit on the finish. As big and dense as this is, it's also focused and balanced.
WS
Wine Spectator
On the lean and bright side, with ripe cherry and spice. Finishes lithe, with lavish, cedary oak.
Notes
Jancis Robinson: "Low-key, rather subtle nose and fine tannins. Carries its 14 per cent alcohol well. The wine, or perhaps vintage in this case, seems quite admirably ‘cool’ and well balanced. (From 30 to 40 year-old vines that yield no more than 2 tons/acre, fermented in old American oak hogsheads)." (10/2005)
Details
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Shiraz/Syrah |
| Origin | Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| SKU | 1012304 |