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Wallace

Producer: Glaetzer
Style: Red
Vintage: 2007
Grapes: Grenache 20%, Shiraz 80%
Region: Australia < Barossa Valley

PRICE: $23

Tasting Notes and Food Pairing Suggestions

  • Grilled ribeye steaks
  • Asian style braised lamb shanks with star anise and ginger
  • Lamb, pork, and veal meatloaf with red wine and molasses glaze

This peppery blend of Shiraz and Grenache is densely packed and has plenty of meat on its bones but gets great lift and structure from its high toned acidity. Super bright in the mouth with velvety mulberry and blackberry fruit and spicy currents of clove and black pepper. Made by winemaker Ben Glaetzer who has taken the reins from his father, Colin.

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