ATZE'S "EDDIE OLD VINE" SHIRAZ 750ML

When you’re looking for the archetypal Barossa Valley Shiraz, look no further than this broodingly intense red. The core of this magnificent wine comes from three Old Vine vineyards planted by the Atze family in 1912, 1951 and 1975. There two workers Eddies Staehr (Andy Kalleske's great uncle) and Eddies Liebig planted the oldest of these three vineyards in 1912.

Pristine and youthfully deep, it’s virtually impenetrable, with the ruby red colour showing the power and concentration that low yielding, seriously old vines provide. A gloriously aromatic bouquet led by sweet spices and backed up by damson plum, dark chocolate and the most subtle of toasty oak.

The rich, enveloping palate is lush and smooth with bright fruit; dark cherries and Christmas cake made all the more complex by the layers of spices: cloves, cinnamon and anise. As anticipated, the finish is uber-long with a savoury, umami note that leaves you wanting another sip.

Pairing: Grilled or roast beef with a pepper sauce, slow roast lamb
shank, barbequed or flame grilled red meats.
Alcohol: 15 %
Fermentation: 21 Day extended maceration time on skins, hand
plunged, secondary ferment in barrel.
Maturation: 30 Months in 50% new French Oak, 50% second fill
French oak barrels.
Cellaring: For a wine so young, and one with so much potential to
mature, Eddies Old Vine is drinking startlingly well right now. But
don’t be fooled; this wine will last and last for 25 years with a good
cellar and self-control!.
Old Vine Vineyards: Sourced from our 3 oldest vineyards on the
estate surrounding the winery, planted in 1912, 1951 and 1975 t his
wine represents the high quality of old vines and loam over red
brown clay soils.