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Amon-Ra 08: Rich and voluptuous
Liquid seduction...
Gary Walsh, The Wine Front.com | more |
 
Amon-Ra 07: Tanzers' International Wine Cellar
Built to age but offers a lot of complexity right now
Josh Raynolds, International Wine Cellar, USA | more |
 
Glaetzer in Gold Book
There's a lot to admire in Ben Glaetzer's mix of richness and freshness..
Rob Geddes MW, Australian Wine Vintages 2010 | more |
 
The Wine Advocate: Amon-Ra 2007
Super-rich, dense, yet surprisingly light on its feet... 96-99 Points
Dr Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate USA. Issue 181 | more |
 
Amon-Ra 2006: the James Halliday review
...tannin and oak are note overdone, nor is the alcohol...
James Halliday, The Australian Wine Companion 2009 | more |
 
Amon-Ra 2006: Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
This is the style that made the Barossa Famous
Josh Raynolds, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar | more |
 
Jancis Robinson's review: Amon-Ra 06
...This is what I call top-of-the-range Australian Shiraz...
Jancis Robinson, www.jancisrobinson.com | more |
 
Amon-Ra 2006: Indulge Yourself
Deliciously smooth...
Huon Hooke, The Sydney Morning Herald: Good Living | more |
 
Amon-Ra 05: Wine Enthusiast review
A beautiful marriage of drinkability and ageability...
Joe Czerwinski, Wine Enthusiast | more |
 
Amon-Ra 06: Wine Enthusiast review
Lush and long on the finish
Joe Czerwinski, Wine Enthusiast | more |
 
Glaetzer Amon-Ra 2006 - The Wine Advocate
Rating: 97 - 100 points
Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate, Issue # 173, October 31st 2007 | more |
 
Amon-Ra Unfiltered Shiraz 2005: The James Halliday Review
Rich and voluptuous wine...
James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2008 | more |
 
2005 Glaetzer Amon-Ra Shiraz awarded Gold Medal
International Wine Challenge - Gold Medal Winner
The Barossa Herald | more |
 
2005 Amon-ra: Smooth & Spicy
...depth and impressive detail...
Marvin R. Shanken, Wine Spectator Insider | more |
 
Gismondi reviews Glaetzer Wines
Rich opulent vanilla, licorice and black cherry...
Anthony Gismondi, Wine Access | more |
 
Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book 2007
Glaetzer Wines Barossa Valley, well known, highly reputed...
Hugh Johnson, Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book 2007 | more |
 
The Australian Wine Journal 2007
Glaetzer 2004 Review
Jeremy Oliver, The Australian Wine Annual | more |
 
Robert M. Parker, Jr.'s The Wine Advocate
...full bodied power, great definition & lovely elegance....
Robert M Parker, The Wine Advocate | more |
 
Halliday awards Glaetzer 5 stars
Lucious and rich with cascades of black fruits
James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2007 Edition | more |
 
Ben already makes it big
Young wine maker Ben Glaetzer has chalked up major achievements
Valmai Hankel, The Adelaide Review | more |
 
Tanzer rates the Glaetzer 04s
2004 Glaetzer Bishop ..one for the cellar..
Josh Reynolds, Stephen Tanzer's International Cellar | more |
 
Relative Values: Colin & Ben Glaetzer
'..Glaetzer is one of the stars of the evening, and his wines make quite an impression, too. At just 28 he has already enjoyed the kind of success most winemakers only dream of...'
Joe Breen, The Irish Times | more |
 
Wines To Inspire
"...GLAETZER WINES is at the forefront of the new wave.."
James Halliday, Decanter Magazine | more |
 
Ben Glaetzer named as a Wine Personality of the Year 2005 by Parker
"...exquisite talent for accessing fabulous vineyards and turning out world-class wines.."
Robert M. Parker Jnr, The Wine Advocate Issue # 162 | more |
 
Jancis Robinson reviews the Glaetzer 04s
All the wines are made from dry-farmed old vines and have wonderfully bright fruit and a deep, bright crimson colour.
Jancis Robinson, www.jancisrobinson.com | more |
 
Gismondi On Wine reviews Glaetzer
Anthony Gismondi is one of Canada's most influential wine critics. A top rated writer, broadcaster and speaker, his expertise is widely acknowledged throughout the international wine community.
Anthony Gismondi, Gismondi On Wine website | more |
 
Ben Glaetzer - the real story of the prodigal son of Australian shiraz
"The idea is that it's not about those short term credits, it's about people seeing that you have integrity, that you believe in what you're doing, and that no matter what happens along the way, you're going to stick to what you set out to do, which is to make wine that you yourself believe to be good, and to encourage loyalty."
Campbell Mattinson, Wine Front Monthly | more |
 
'Parker Points' for Glaetzer 04s
"...young Ben Glaetzer is establishing a reputation for high quality in South Australia, not only for the wines from his home winery, but also for his brilliant efforts under the Amon Ra....These are small volume, artisinal efforts that capture the pure essence of old vine Barossa Shiraz and Grenache... "
Robert M. Parker Jnr, The Wine Advocate # 166 | more |
 
King bestows blessing on Amon-Ra Shiraz with full marks and then some
"...Colin and Ben own Glaetzer Wines, a high-quality, limited production business that exports 80 per cent of its make to 25 countries...'
James Halliday, The Weekend Australian | more |
 
A tale from the Heartlands - The rise and rise of Ben Glaetzer
"...Ben Glaetzer seems to have a magic touch, with a string of awards for wines across the Glaetzer and Heartland ranges.."
Tom Cannavan, www.wine-pages.com | more |
 
Jancis Robinson meets Colin Glaetzer
Jancis is taken on a tour of the Barossa Valley by Colin Glaetzer. Also features extended tasting notes on current & previous vintages.
Jancis Robinson, The UK Financial Times & Jancis Robinsons' website | more |
 
2003 Amon Ra Shiraz
In just a couple of vintages this brooding, smoky Barossa shiraz has gained super-cult status
Max Allen, Weekend Australian | more |
 
Amon Ra 2002
The second releases from winemaker proprietor Ben Glaetzer, Amon-Ra appears set to emerge as one of South Australia's world-class producers.
Press Release | more |
 
Glaetzer Amon-Ra Shiraz, Barossa Valley 2003
An extraordinary wine of profound and complex character displaying all the attributes expected of a classic wine of its variety
Robert M Parker Jr, The Wine Advocate | more |
 
Glaetzer and Heartland Wines fly First Class
Glaetzer Wines and Heartland Wines have received a glowing endorsement from two prestigious international airlines
Press Release | more |
 
Glaetzer Amon-Ra Shiraz
a "thrilling effort that emphasises fruit, texture, and extraordinary aromatics"
Press Release | more |
 
Amon-Ra 07: Jeremy Oliver
Mocha-like oak and velvet tannins...
Jeremy Oliver, The Australian Wine Annual 2010 | more |
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