⭐ 99 Points – James Halliday

Teusner Albert Shiraz 2021 is a flagship Barossa Shiraz built on old-vine fruit, extreme concentration and exceptional structure.

Powerful, layered and deeply expressive, this is a near-icon level wine delivering intensity, precision and long-term ageing potential.

My Wine Man

This is for someone who understands serious Shiraz.

With 99 Halliday points, this sits at the very top tier — delivering depth, power and complexity well beyond standard premium wines.

In my view, this is a collector-level Barossa Shiraz — bold, structured and built to evolve over time.

What makes this wine stand out

This is all about concentration and scale.

Blackberry, black cherry and plum form an intensely dense fruit core, layered with dark chocolate, licorice, spice and savoury depth.

The defining feature is the structure — powerful, fine-grained tannins give the wine grip and control, carrying a long, persistent finish.

Despite its power, everything remains balanced and composed.

Style / drinking window

Full-bodied with blackberry, plum, chocolate and spice notes.

Firm, structured tannins and balanced acidity provide depth, grip and long-term ageing potential.

Best cellared or decanted, with peak drinking over the next 10–20 years.

Why this is a smart buy

If you want a top-tier Australian Shiraz with exceptional critical backing, this is a standout.

With 99 Halliday points, it delivers:

• elite-level quality
• serious structure
• long-term cellaring potential

👉 ideal for collectors and high-end buyers

Winemaker Insight

Hear directly from Kym Teusner on the philosophy behind The Albert Shiraz and what makes this wine so consistently sought after.

Looking for a different Shiraz style?

• Torbreck The Struie Shiraz 2023 → more balanced / less intense
• Grant Burge Meshach Shiraz 2018 → classic icon / structured
• d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz 2018 → powerful / age-worthy

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