Editors of Wine Enthusiast Name Glaetzer as One of The Modern Marvels of South Australia Shiraz
Santa Rosa, CA (December 6, 2017) – Glaetzer Amon-Ra, crafted by renowned winemaker Ben Glaetzer of the Barossa Valley, has been named to the 2017 Wine Enthusiast Collectors List and noted as one of the Modern Marvels of South Australia Shiraz.
Ben Glaetzer crafts luxurious Shiraz, Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon from exceptional old vine fruit, with vines ranging in age from 50 to 130 years old, in the famed Ebenezer sub-district at the northern tip of the Barossa Valley. The Glaetzer portfolio consists of four exquisite wines:
- Amon-Ra – 2015 vintage Barossa Valley Unfiltered Shiraz (SRP $119.99)
- Anaperenna – 2015 vintage Barossa Valley Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon blend (SRP $85.99)
- Bishop – 2015 vintage Barossa Valley Shiraz (SRP $37.99)
- Wallace – 2015 vintage Barossa Valley Shiraz-Grenache blend (SRP $27.99)
“It’s an honor to be recognized by the Wine Enthusiast for our efforts in the Barossa Valley and to be noted as one of the Modern Marvels of South Australia Shiraz. Years of hard work and attention to detail are so rewarding,” states Ben Glaetzer.
Bruce Cunningham, Founder/General Manager of Wine Trees, quips, “We know Ben Glaetzer crafts outstanding wines from the Barossa Valley. Being named to the 2017 Collectors List and a Modern Marvel by the Wine Enthusiast is simply fantastic and will have consumers beating a path to their local retailer to enjoy these delicious wines.”
About Glaetzer Wines – www.glaetzer.com:
With a family history in the Barossa Valley dating back to 1888, Glaetzer Wines was established in 1996 with a mission to produce unique and elegant premium Barossa Valley wines. Today, driven by the irrepressible Ben Glaetzer, the company’s wines are exported to over 26 countries, and the Glaetzer name is synonymous with ultra-fine Australian winemaking.
About Wine Trees & AWDirect LLC – www.winetreesusa.com:
Founded in 2008, Wine Trees is a modern collection of wines highlighting the world’s most exciting regions. Their name was inspired by the founders’ daughter; while exploring the vineyards near their home, looking up, she creatively termed the vines “Wine Trees.” With this perspective, Wine Trees embraces the ever-changing world of wine with an open mind and a passion for discovery.
Their adventurous spirit drives them to create and find new and innovative brands. They’ve made it their mission to over-deliver on quality at every price point, offering approachable everyday wines accented with highly acclaimed estates from around the world.
