Ben Glaetzer Amon-Ra Shiraz 2007
A distinguished mature Australian Shiraz from Ben Glaetzer's acclaimed Amon-Ra collection, produced from exceptionally old vines in the historic Ebenezer district of the Barossa Valley.
The 2007 vintage combines powerful dark-fruit concentration with savoury complexity, beautifully integrated structure and the remarkable depth associated with Australia's finest old-vine Shiraz.
Awarded 96 points by James Halliday, this highly regarded release has now reached 19 years of age, offering an attractive opportunity to experience Glaetzer's flagship wine with considerable bottle maturity.
Only two bottles are available, retained in their original cardboard packaging, with UK duty paid and VAT included.
Australia
Barossa Valley
2007
750ml
OCBTwo bottles available, retained in their original cardboard packaging (OCB). The bottles are in excellent condition, with exceptionally well-preserved labels. The wine is offered in its original 750ml bottle format. Additional photographs of the actual bottles, including labels, capsules and fill levels, are available upon request. The advertised price is per individual bottle, including UK VAT and duty.
Ben Glaetzer Amon-Ra Shiraz 2007 is a mature expression of one of Australia's most recognisable premium red wines, crafted from ancient Shiraz vineyards in the northern Barossa Valley.
Amon-Ra represents the pinnacle of Glaetzer's Shiraz production, bringing together the exceptional concentration of low-yielding old vines with the precision and elegance of contemporary Australian winemaking.
The 2007 vintage is particularly notable for its combination of intense black fruit, complex spice, mineral undertones and impressive structural balance.
Produced from vines between approximately 50 and 110 years old, the wine reflects the extraordinary character of the Ebenezer district, where ancient vineyards produce remarkably small quantities of deeply concentrated fruit.
Following 15 months of maturation in new oak, predominantly French, the wine was released with substantial depth, structure and ageing potential.
Nearly two decades after harvest, the 2007 offers an opportunity to explore how the richness of premium Barossa Shiraz can evolve with extended bottle age, potentially developing increasingly complex savoury and tertiary characteristics.
For collectors and enthusiasts of mature Australian wine, this is an appealing example of Ben Glaetzer's distinctive winemaking philosophy.
96 Points — James Halliday
Halliday praised the 2007 for its deeply concentrated black-fruit character, liquorice and savoury notes, alongside impressive purity, energy and a supple palate.
93 Points — Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
The review highlighted the wine's aromatic spice, dark and red berry fruit, mineral character and long, complex finish.
92 Points — Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
These bottles have been retained in their original cardboard packaging (OCB) as part of a privately held wine collection.
The labels have been preserved in excellent condition, with the bottles remaining in their original presentation.
Original-case retention provides additional reassurance regarding packaging continuity and protection from unnecessary handling.
The wine is physically held in stock, with UK duty paid.
Ben Glaetzer Amon-Ra Shiraz 2007 is an appealing addition to a collection of mature Australian fine wines.
Its attraction lies in the combination of a respected flagship producer, exceptionally old-vine fruit, strong original critical recognition and nearly two decades of bottle development.
The wine provides an opportunity to experience the mature character of a powerful Barossa Shiraz from a vintage marked by exceptionally low vineyard yields.
With only two bottles available from our remaining stock, this release is particularly suited to enthusiasts seeking a mature drinking experience rather than a current-vintage purchase.
The 2007 offers an interesting comparison with later Amon-Ra releases, demonstrating how the producer's signature richness, spice and structure can evolve over time.
This wine is physically held in stock and available for individual-bottle purchase.
All prices include UK VAT and duty.
Bottles are carefully packed using protective wine shipping materials appropriate for mature and collectible wines.
Original cardboard packaging is retained for storage and is not automatically included with individual-bottle orders.
