From the iconic Glaetzer Wines, the Wallace takes on the traditional Barossa Valley blend of Shiraz and Grenache in a modern way. The Shiraz brings backbone, flesh and body to the wine with the Grenache adding a soft, vibrant juiciness. Wallace is an ancestral name of Colin’s wife, Judith, whose family hail from the old market town of Cupar in Fife, Scotland. Judith’s Celtic ancestry is reflected in the three elements of the Wallace symbol – the Celtic cross, thistle and the Celtic knot pattern.
The Wallace is a blend of 84% Shiraz / 16% Grenache. Exceptional old vine fruit was sourced from the famed Ebenezer sub-district at the northern tip of the Barossa Valley. Vine age: 50—80 year old Shiraz and 50—100 year old Grenache. The long “Indian Summer’ of 2021 vintage gave great ripeness and phenolic concentration.
Old vine Barossa Grenache has a liveliness and structure that does not benefit from oak maturation—oak contact was thus minimised for the Grenache component to preserve the purity and animation of the fruit. The Shiraz was matured for 16 months in 2—3 year old oak hogshead barrels (80% French / 20% American).
The Wallace has an enticing nose of dark plum, raspberry and Provencal lavender with hints of anise and pepper grinder. On the palate black fruits dominate with touches of pepper and clear blackcurrant. Firm and savoury tannins that remain rounded balance with the brightness on the finish.
A wine to enjoy in its youth that will also develop additional complexity for up to 8—10 years of cellaring.
