{"product_id":"ben-glaetzer-wallace-2022","title":"Ben Glaetzer “Wallace” 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vibrant, layered Barossa blend with dark fruit, spice, and savoury lift. Generous, characterful, and more agile than denser blockbuster reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Wallace is a wine that reflects both the heritage of the Barossa Valley and the modern vision of Ben Glaetzer, one of Australia’s most celebrated winemakers. The Glaetzer family has worked the soils of the Barossa for generations, and Ben continues this tradition with a philosophy rooted in respect for old vines, purity of fruit, and balance in winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWallace is a blend of 84% Shiraz and 16% Grenache, sourced exclusively from the Ebenezer sub-district of northern Barossa, an area famed for its ancient soils and gnarly old vines. The Shiraz, from vines aged 50–80 years, provides the wine with richness, structure, and dark fruit intensity, while the Grenache, from vines between 50–100 years old, brings brightness, spice, and a lifted floral quality. Together, they form a wine that is both powerful and vibrant, paying homage to the Barossa’s history of blending Shiraz and Grenache.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, the 2021 vintage opens with enticing aromas of blackberry, plum, and dark cherry, lifted by notes of raspberry, lavender, pepper, and anise. The palate is plush and generous, with layers of dark fruit framed by savoury spice and a hint of liquorice. The Grenache component provides freshness and energy, balancing the depth of the Shiraz. Fine, rounded tannins and bright acidity give the wine poise, leading to a long, fruit-driven finish with savoury complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue to Ben Glaetzer’s winemaking approach, Wallace sees careful oak use that enhances fruit purity without overpowering it. This ensures immediate drinkability while also providing the structure to age gracefully for up to a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Crushed Grape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57376082985295,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/2550\/0239\/files\/Wallace_NV.jpg?v=1777559303","url":"https:\/\/crushedgrape.co.uk\/products\/ben-glaetzer-wallace-2022","provider":"The Crushed Grape","version":"1.0","type":"link"}