2018 Kaesler Alte Reben Shiraz 750ml

Alte Reben, meaning ‘Old Vines’’ in German, demonstrates the power and flavour of the older vines from the Kaesler estate. This wine is produced entirely from grapes grown in our Marananga vineyard planted in 1899. Not many can boast custody of a nine-acre, single vineyard of Shiraz planted in the nineteenth century – we make the most of it. VINTAGE 2018 Barossa vintage described as memorable. Good rainfall through late winter and spring. Timely summer rains with moderate heat. Ideal weather for late ripening season WINEMAKING The fruit for Alte Reben was handpicked and was left for 7 days on skins. During this time, the wine was pumped over gently twice per day. This wine has been matured in 35% new and 65% 1 and 2-year-old French oak puncheons for 19 months. ALCOHOL: 14.5% DIETARY CONSIDERATIONS: Vegan / Vegetarian DRINKING WINDOW: 2023-2039 REVIEWS:  97 Publication: Nick Stock, jamessuckling.com Nick Stock tasted 3 individual components of the Alte Reben vineyard soil types (silt, clay & gravel) separately.  Silt Soil Component: Score: 98 points Floral with violet and blueberry aromas Dense palate, finely compacted tannins Intense blueberry flavors, fine, powerful, pure Clay Soil Component: Score: 97 points Earthy, beef stock, and violet aromas Deep, creamy tannins with ripe, spiced blackberry palate Impressive core intensity, excellent balance Gravel Soil Component: Score: 95 points Blackcurrant zone fruit on the nose Rich palate with blueberry and blackcurrant flavors Glossy tannins, intense, fresh, and long