2021 Kaesler Alte Reben Shiraz, Barossa Valley
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Alte Reben means ‘old vines’ in German, hinting to the source of the shiraz on the Kaesler Marananga vineyard planed in 1899. Quite 'trad' in style with plentiful oak, spice and a resonant fruit weight that could come from nowhere else but the Barossa. A cracking vintage, too, with great length of flavour, bright acidity and a sense of tension of balance that belies the concentration on display.
95 points Dave Brookes winecompanion.com.au
Alte Reben, meaning ‘Old Vines’’, demonstrates of the power and flavour of the older vines from the Kaesler estate. This wine is produced entirely from grapes grown in Marananga vineyard planted in 1899. Not many can boast custody of a nine acre, single vineyard of Shiraz planted in the nineteenth century. The wine is aged in new French oak Puncheons.
Deep garnet. Ripe dark red and blacker spectrum of blackberry and plum. Kisses of cassis and framboise wafting high in the glass. Oak reveals itself as crème caramel, vanilla and sandalwood.
Subtle but firm tannin, round and generous, stream all the way through and bulldoze their way to end of the palate. Acid is solid, bracing and highly structured to suit the tannin. This wine is in the old fashioned style, designed for the long haul. No stalky whole berry, lift or unripe palate structure here. Should drink well into the 2040’s.
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Barossa Valley |
| Varietals | Shiraz |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 95 |
| ABV Percent | 14.5% |
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