Overview
The 2019 Glaetzer Anaperenna Shiraz Cabernet is a premium Australian red wine from Ebenezer in the northern Barossa Valley, South Australia. Blending 84% Shiraz with 16% Cabernet Sauvignon from vines up to 130 years old, this 750ml release combines concentrated black fruit, exotic spice and finely structured tannins. Matured for 16 months in new oak and bottled unfiltered, this powerful yet refined Barossa wine received 95 points from both Robert Parker Wine Advocate and Halliday Wine Companion, with cellaring potential through 2040.
Critic Reviews
95/100 â Joe Czerwinski, Robert Parker Wine Advocate
âFull-bodied and supple, it's also crisp, long and velvety on the finishâ
Tasted September 2021
95/100 â Tyson Stelzer, Halliday Wine Companion
âAnaperenna is a showpiece for the modern great Australian blend, brimming in bountiful red and black fruitsâ
Producer Tasting Notes
Colour
Almost glowing black with deep red hues.
Aroma
A heady bouquet of mulberries, blackcurrant, clove, aniseed and nutmeg. A fine white pepper nuance intermingles.
Palate
Fine Cabernet tannins provide the structural framework for the flesh and fruit driven nature of the Shiraz. A dense yet savoury palate with depth and boldness also exhibiting an elegant restraint.
Vintage & Winemaking
The 2019 growing season in the Barossa Valley was exceptionally dry, with strong winds and minor October frost reducing flowering success and crop yields. Hot, dry conditions followed in January and February, although the deep-rooted vines maintained fresh canopies and achieved balanced ripeness. The resulting wines displayed vibrant colour, aromatic freshness and concentrated fruit.
Exceptional old-vine fruit was sourced from Ebenezer in the northern Barossa Valley. Shiraz vines ranged from 30 to 100 years old, while Cabernet Sauvignon vines were between 30 and 130 years old. Yields were restricted to approximately 2.5 tonnes per hectare.
Fermentation took place in small one- and two-tonne open fermenters, with hand plunging three times daily. The wine matured on lees for 16 months in 100% new oak hogsheads, comprising 92% French oak and 8% American oak. It was bottled unfiltered to preserve its natural characteristics.
About the Producer
The Glaetzer family's association with the Barossa Valley dates back to 1888. Following three decades of winemaking experience, Colin Glaetzer established the family winery with a focus on producing small quantities of premium Barossa red wines.
His son, Ben Glaetzer, continued this philosophy, emphasising depth of flavour, refinement and balance. Glaetzer is particularly renowned for its concentrated, expressive wines sourced from the historic vineyards of Ebenezer in the northern Barossa Valley.
Specifications
| Producer |
Glaetzer |
| Wine |
Anaperenna Shiraz Cabernet |
| Vintage |
2019 |
| Country |
Australia |
| Region |
Ebenezer, Barossa Valley, South Australia |
| Grape Varieties |
84% Shiraz, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vine Age |
Shiraz: 30â100 Years; Cabernet Sauvignon: 30â130 Years |
| Yield |
2.5 Tonnes per Hectare |
| Wine Style |
Dry Still Red Wine |
| Alcohol |
15.5% |
| Maturation |
16 Months in 100% New Oak (92% French, 8% American) |
| Total Acidity |
6.6 g/L |
| pH |
3.47 |
| Residual Sugar |
0.6 g/L |
| Volume |
750ml |
| Food Pairing |
Grilled beef, roast lamb, aged cheese |
| Serving Temperature |
16â18°C |
| Drinking Window |
Through 2040 |
