Glaetzer Amon-Ra is an impeccable Shiraz wine from Australia's Barossa Valley. Offering a robust, full-bodied palate, Amon-Ra brims with intense flavours of ripe, dark fruit, chocolate, and spicy undertones. The wine is aged in new oak barrels for one year, imparting rich, toasty notes and providing an excellent finish that lingers beautifully. Bottle-aged for perfect maturation, it is the embodiment of power and grace. Glaetzer's Amon-Ra captures an opulence that mirrors the god it's named after. This is a complex and sublime wine which confidently combines fruit intensity with a sophisticated structure. Adding a bottle to your collection would enhance any fine wine repertoire.

Tasting Notes

Deep purple in youth, will evolve to a lovely dark red hue with maturation. Aroma: Blood plum showing hints of dark cherries and dried garden herbs. Palate: Rich and mouthcoating yet with the balance, finesse and elegance that epitomises Amon-Ra. An earthy spice complements the brooding dark fruit flavours.

About the Winery

Established in the Barossa Valley of South Australia, Glaetzer winery is internationally-renowned for its exceptional wines that unerringly meld tradition and innovation. Owned and operated by the illustrious Glaetzer family, the winery is a pertinent representation of Australia's winemaking legacy.

Spanning over multiple generations, the Glaetzers have been cultivating grapevines and producing top-notch wines that expertly integrate the region's unique terroir. Their commitment and passion for winemaking are reflected in their premium offerings, primarily focused on richly-textured Shiraz and flavourful Cabernet Sauvignon.

The centrepiece of Glaetzer winery is its distinguished vineyard nestled in the Ebenezer district of the Barossa Valley. Here, gnarly old vines, some over 110 years old, are carefully tended to produce deeply concentrated, character-filled grapes. Even through extreme weather conditions, these robust vines stand resilient, conserved under the nurturing watch of the Glaetzers. The fruit harvested from these ancient vines is handcrafted into standout wines epitomising depth, complexity and balance.

Pioneers in the Barossa, the Glaetzer family has been instrumental in bolstering the distinctiveness and prestige of Australian wines globally. Today, Glaetzer wines are sought after by discerning connoisseurs and collectors, who appreciate their refined taste and consistency.

Furthermore, the cellar door at Glaetzer winery exhibits the hospitality and warmth synonymous with the Barossa spirit. Visitors to the winery are not just treated to exclusive tastings, but are also given insights into the fascinating journey of the Glaetzers' winemaking endeavours. Each story evolving from within these rustic stone walls is shared with infectious enthusiasm, leaving visitors with memories as robust and enduring as the wines themselves.

In the realm of winemaking, the Glaetzer name has made waves for its commitment to absolute quality. The wines - true to their roots - bear a delightful Australian accent, bringing moments of bliss to the lips of the beholders - Just as the Glaetzers envisaged more than a century ago.

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