Glaetzer Bishop Barossa Valley Shiraz 2022 is a rich, concentrated and beautifully crafted Barossa Shiraz from one of the valley’s most celebrated and respected winemakers — luscious, layered and built with the dark fruit intensity, spice complexity and velvety texture that has made Ben Glaetzer one of the most sought-after names in Australian wine.

Ben Glaetzer is one of the Barossa Valley’s most celebrated winemakers — a fifth-generation Barossa family with deep roots in the valley, and a winemaker whose instinctive understanding of Barossa Shiraz has produced some of the most critically acclaimed and sought-after wines in Australia. Bishop is named in tribute to Ben’s mother — a wine of genuine personal significance crafted from carefully selected old-vine Barossa fruit with the same passion and precision that defines everything Glaetzer produces.

My Wine Man

This is for someone who wants a serious, luscious Barossa Shiraz from one of the valley’s most celebrated winemakers at an accessible price.

Ben Glaetzer’s wines are consistently among the most impressive and critically acclaimed in the Barossa — produced with an instinctive understanding of old-vine Barossa fruit and a winemaking philosophy that prioritises concentration, complexity and genuine terroir expression. Bishop delivers all of this at a price that makes it one of the finest value premium Barossa Shirazes in the store.

At HK$259, this is exceptional value for a Barossa Shiraz of this quality and provenance — a wine that over-delivers significantly at the price.

In my view, this is one of the finest mid-tier Barossa Shirazes available — rich, complex and very complete.

What makes this wine stand out

This is all about old-vine Barossa intensity and Ben Glaetzer’s mastery of the valley’s most celebrated red wine style.

Dark blackberry, black cherry, plum and dark chocolate sit at the core, with dried spice, olive, cedar and the characteristic velvety texture that is the signature of great Barossa Shiraz. The palate is full-bodied with ripe, well-integrated tannins and a long, complex finish that speaks to the quality of the old-vine fruit and the expertise of the winemaking.

The defining feature is the generosity — this is Barossa Shiraz of extraordinary richness and depth that never loses its balance, with a luscious texture and layered complexity that rewards both immediate drinking and extended cellaring.

Rich, luscious and completely compelling.

Style / drinking window

Full-bodied with dark blackberry, black cherry, plum, dark chocolate, dried spice and cedar notes.

Velvety tannins and fresh acidity provide richness, balance and a long, complex finish.

Drinking beautifully now with decanting, with continued development over the next 10–15 years.

Why this is a smart buy

If you want a serious, luscious Barossa Shiraz from one of the valley’s most celebrated winemakers at an accessible price, this is exceptional value.

It delivers:

• old-vine Barossa intensity and complexity from a fifth-generation Barossa family and one of the valley’s most celebrated winemakers
• the rich, velvety texture and layered dark fruit complexity that defines great Barossa Shiraz
• genuine quality and ageing potential at a very honest price

Ideal for roast duck, beef, lamb, hard cheese or a relaxed special occasion dinner. Decant for at least 1 hour.

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