Ben Glaetzer – The Power and Elegance of Barossa

Ben Glaetzer is one of the most recognised names in modern Barossa Valley winemaking, creating distinctive, small-volume wines that express the power, richness and elegance of South Australia. As the winemaker behind Glaetzer Wines, Ben continues a family winemaking tradition in the Barossa that dates back to 1888.

A Barossa Family Legacy

The Glaetzer family has been part of the Barossa Valley’s viticultural history for more than a century. Colin Glaetzer established Glaetzer Wines as a boutique family winery focused on producing super-premium Barossa reds, with his son Ben later carrying the family winemaking tradition forward.

Ben Glaetzer’s winemaking style focuses on creating full-flavoured and intensely expressive wines while maintaining elegance, balance and complexity. His wines have become recognised for their distinctive character and powerful yet refined style.

Exceptional Old-Vine Barossa Fruit

Glaetzer Wines sources fruit from Ebenezer, a renowned sub-region in the northern Barossa Valley known for its exceptional old vines. The vineyards include ancient dry-grown vines and fruit from long-established Barossa growers, providing the foundation for wines with concentration, depth and distinctive regional character.

The combination of old-vine fruit and Ben Glaetzer’s winemaking approach results in wines that are generous and powerful while remaining balanced, layered and refined.

Iconic Barossa Wines

The Glaetzer portfolio includes a selection of highly regarded Barossa reds. Amon-Ra Shiraz is the winery’s iconic expression of Barossa Shiraz, known for its intensity, depth and elegance. Bishop Shiraz offers a structured and refined interpretation of the variety, while Anaperenna combines Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon in a rich yet polished blend.

The portfolio also includes Wallace, a contemporary expression of the traditional Barossa Shiraz and Grenache blend, and The Eye of Ra, an ultra-premium Shiraz representing Ben Glaetzer’s pursuit of power, complexity and elegance.

Power, Balance and Barossa Character

Ben Glaetzer’s wines demonstrate how the intensity of Barossa Shiraz can be combined with freshness, structure and elegance. From the expressive Amon-Ra to the powerful Eye of Ra, each wine reflects the character of the northern Barossa and Ben’s distinctive approach to winemaking.

Explore our selection of Ben Glaetzer wines and discover the power, depth and elegance of Barossa Valley Shiraz.