Vintage
2018
ABV
14.5%
AUD$ FOB / 9L Case
$150.00 – $199.99
Wine Type
Red
Wine Style
Still
Wine Description
Glaetzer Bishop is a true expression of Barossa Shiraz that is elegantly structured
with a long finish.
Accolades
Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition
2018 Bishop, Silver
Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition, November 2020, Hong Kong www.hkiwsc.com
Nicks Wine Merchants
2018 Bishop, 96 Points - Vibrantly rich and pure, the outstanding 2018 vintage has produced one of the best Bishop’s in recent times. Displays magnificent saturation of colour with an impenetrable inky black heart and a very deep dark purple black hue. Wafting through the nostrils are intense blackberry, liquorice and dark plum scents with trailing notes of vanillin oak, subtle fennel, light mocha and pepper. Bold rich and dense yet possessing a remarkable freshness, the palate is awash with blackberry, dark plum and liquorice fruits that show great opulence yet also have a youthful inkiness to them. Trailing off into the distance are subtle blueberry, spicy vanillin cedar, light scorched earth and pepper nuances. Very smooth yet sturdy tannins provide definition. Powerful yet refined with a long seductive finish.
Published at www.nicks.com.au Nicks Wine Merchants, August 2020, Australia
Robert Parker Wine Advocate
2018 Bishop, 92 Points
All Shiraz, all from the Ebenezer section of the northern Barossa, the 2018 Bishop Shiraz is a super value in the context of Barossa, and Australian Shiraz in general. Matured in only 5% new oak hogsheads, it delivers bountiful cherry and raspberry fruit, accented by hints of mocha and cola. It’s medium to full-bodied, plump and juicy, fruity and lush, but reined in by firm, savory tannins on the long, mouthwatering finish. It should drink well for up to a decade.
Joe Czerwinski, 2020 Wine Advocate Review, 1st August 2020, USA www.robertparker.com
Ray Jordan, The West Australian
2018 Bishop, 95 Points
Comes from very old vines in the Ebenezer subregion of the Barossa. Love this wine. Intense blackberry and plum characters merge on the nose and palate. There is a vibrant mouth feel with deep Barossa flavours. Some spices and subtle dried herbs complement the dark fruits and hint of licorice. Super value wine for this quality.
Ray Jordan, The West Australian, 1st August 2020, Australia www.thewest.com.au
James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion
2018 Bishop, 93 Points - Silver
From vines 35-120yo in Ebenezer yielding 3t/ha. Open-fermented, extended maceration, then maturation for 16 months in hogsheads (40% new 90% French). The use of French oak has put a polish on the wine, which has a loyal following.
Published in James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2021 Edition, 1st August 2020, Australia www.winecompanion.com.au
Winsor Dobbin, Ciao Magazine
2018 Bishop
Classic Style. Here is one for lovers of classic, bold Barossa shiraz – and it is made by Ben Glaetzer, a member of one of the most famous winemaking families in the region. This uses fruit from Ebenezer in the northern Barossa and had typical dark fruit and dried spice notes. An each-way bet, it can be enjoyed right now or cellared for a few years. A serious wine that can be matched with just about any red meat dish.
Winsor Dobbin, Ciao Magazine, August 2020, Australia www.ciaomagazine.com.au/wine-with-winsor-28/
James Suckling
2018 Bishop, 93 Points
This has deep, rich aromas and flavors of blackberries and ripe dark plums. It delivers in a pure and supple mode and carries plenty of weight into the soft, fleshy and drinkable finish.
James Suckling, September 2020 USA www.jamessuckling.com
Winemaker's Bio
The irrepressible Ben Glaetzer is the driving force behind Glaetzer Wines. Ben graduated in winemaking from Adelaide University in South Australia after working at Barossa Valley Estate during school and university holidays.
After travelling extensively throughout many of the worlds wine regions, Ben returned to the Barossa and joined the family company. Ben's ability to blend traditional winemaking techniques with a modern flair is reflected in the style of wines under the Glaetzer label. He makes unique, elegant wines with minimal intervention, which are regarded as classics and unmistakably Barossan.
Along with the numerous trophies and awards for his wines, Ben's winemaking honours include:
Qantas Young Winemaker of the Year
Robert M. Parker Jnr Wine Personality of the Year
New World Winemaker of the Year in Behind the Label (UK)
"Baron of the Barossa" for his contribution to the cultural fabric of the Barossa Valley.
