{"product_id":"2018-kaesler-alte-reben-shiraz-750ml","title":"2018 Kaesler Alte Reben Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description bottom\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlte 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINTAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2018 Barossa vintage described as memorable. Good rainfall through late winter and spring. Timely summer rains with moderate heat. Ideal weather for late ripening season\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALCOHOL\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIETARY CONSIDERATIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegan \/ Vegetarian\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDRINKING WINDOW:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023-2039\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREVIEWS: \u003c\/strong\u003e 97 Publication: Nick Stock, jamessuckling.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNick Stock tasted 3 individual components of the Alte Reben vineyard soil types (silt, clay \u0026amp; gravel) separately. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSilt Soil Component:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScore: 98 points\u003cbr\u003eFloral with violet and blueberry aromas\u003cbr\u003eDense palate, finely compacted tannins\u003cbr\u003eIntense blueberry flavors, fine, powerful, pure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eClay Soil Component:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScore: 97 points\u003cbr\u003eEarthy, beef stock, and violet aromas\u003cbr\u003eDeep, creamy tannins with ripe, spiced blackberry palate\u003cbr\u003eImpressive core intensity, excellent balance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGravel Soil Component:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScore: 95 points\u003cbr\u003eBlackcurrant zone fruit on the nose\u003cbr\u003eRich palate with blueberry and blackcurrant flavors\u003cbr\u003eGlossy tannins, intense, fresh, and long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47060443955435,"sku":"SK41781219","price":99.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/1022\/0779\/files\/2017_Kaesler_Alte_Reben_Shiraz_750ml.jpg?v=1763083542","url":"https:\/\/lionscellar.com.au\/products\/2018-kaesler-alte-reben-shiraz-750ml","provider":"Lion's Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}