{"product_id":"2009-kaesler-old-bastard-shiraz-750ml","title":"2009 Kaesler Old Bastard Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2009 Kaesler Old Bastard Shiraz is a powerful and mature Barossa Valley Shiraz from one of Kaesler’s most important old-vine vineyards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Bastard is Kaesler’s flagship Shiraz, produced from extremely old vines planted in the late 19th century. These low-yielding vines deliver naturally concentrated fruit and represent an important part of the Barossa Valley’s historic old-vine heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2009 vintage offers rich aromas of blackberry, black plum and dark cherry, complemented by liquorice, dark chocolate, black pepper, cedar and savoury spice. With extended bottle age, additional notes of leather, tobacco and earth add complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is full-bodied and concentrated, with generous dark fruit supported by mature, well-integrated tannins. Layers of chocolate, liquorice, spice and savoury characters lead to a long, rich and persistent finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow more than 15 years from vintage, the 2009 Old Bastard is in an excellent stage for drinking. Well-cellared bottles should retain sufficient fruit and structure for further development, although provenance and storage conditions remain important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer: Kaesler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine: Old Bastard Shiraz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage: 2009\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion: Barossa Valley, South Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety: Shiraz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle: Full-Bodied Old-Vine Shiraz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size: 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosure: Cork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrinking Window: Drink Now–2032\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing: Roast lamb, dry-aged beef, grilled ribeye, venison, braised beef and mature hard cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wickman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67806672486702,"sku":"8055614137","price":399.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2009KaeslerOldBastardShiraz750ml_Front.png?v=1792803036","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2009-kaesler-old-bastard-shiraz-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}