2006 ben glaetzer, amon ra, barossa valley
Why We're Buying
Ben Glaetzer's passion and creativity are on full display with Amon Ra shiraz. The fruity and full-flavored red wine strikes the rare balance between intensity and elegance. Amon Ra, along with Godolphin, are Glaetzer's two flagship wines.
Critics Scores
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Deep garnet, the 2006 Amon-Ra opens with a really earthy, meaty and gamey nose scented of slightly burnt toast, tar, licorice and after a few minutes a little menthol. Full and rich, the palate has dried mulberries and spice flavors alongside very crisp acid, medium levels of chewy tannins before finishing long. Drink it now until 2020+.
Wine Spectator
Firm in texture and deep and distinctive in flavor, offering coffee-tinged cherry and spice flavors that linger against slightly gritty tannins. Needs time to soften and open, but should get there.