2018 Kaesler Alte Reben Shiraz 750ml

Alte Reben, meaning ¡®Old Vines¡¯¡¯ in German, demonstrates the power and flavour of the older vines from the Kaesler estate. This wine is produced entirely from grapes grown in our Marananga vineyard planted in 1899. Not many can boast custody of a nine-acre, single vineyard of Shiraz planted in the nineteenth century ¨C we make the most of it.

VINTAGE

2018 Barossa vintage described as memorable.?Good rainfall through late winter and spring.?Timely summer rains with moderate heat.?Ideal weather for late ripening season

WINEMAKING
The fruit for Alte Reben was handpicked and was left for 7 days on skins. During this time, the wine was pumped over gently twice per day. This wine has been matured in 35% new and 65% 1 and 2-year-old French oak puncheons for 19 months.

ALCOHOL: 14.5%
DIETARY CONSIDERATIONS: Vegan / Vegetarian
DRINKING WINDOW: 2023-2039

REVIEWS:? 97 Publication: Nick Stock, jamessuckling.com

Nick Stock tasted 3 individual components of the Alte Reben vineyard soil types (silt, clay & gravel) separately.?

Silt Soil Component:
Score: 98 points
Floral with violet and blueberry aromas
Dense palate, finely compacted tannins
Intense blueberry flavors, fine, powerful, pure

Clay Soil Component:
Score: 97 points
Earthy, beef stock, and violet aromas
Deep, creamy tannins with ripe, spiced blackberry palate
Impressive core intensity, excellent balance

Gravel Soil Component:
Score: 95 points
Blackcurrant zone fruit on the nose
Rich palate with blueberry and blackcurrant flavors
Glossy tannins, intense, fresh, and long